This condition is a tear of the tendon that connects the patella to the quadriceps muscles of the thigh. The quadriceps muscle is used to straighten the leg from the bent position. A complete rupture of the quadriceps tendon is a disabling injury.
Knee
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Locations
The Orthopaedic Institute features 10 state-of-the-art clinic locations and 5 Express Ortho locations to serve our patients.
Alachua
14417 NW 152 Ln, Alachua, FL 32615 
Gainesville
4500 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607 
Lake City
146 SW Orthopaedic Court, Lake City, FL 32024 
Ocala
1710 SE 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 
West Marion
4600 SW 46th Court, Suites 210, 220, & 250 Ocala, FL 34474 
Summerfield
17270 SE 109th Terrace Rd., Summerfield, FL 34491