{"id":1599,"date":"2017-01-25T19:21:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T19:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/?post_type=practice_areas&#038;p=1599"},"modified":"2021-09-24T19:05:47","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T19:05:47","slug":"ruptured-patellar-tendon-knee-injury-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"practice_areas","link":"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/premises-liability-2\/slip-and-fall\/ruptured-patellar-tendon-knee-injury-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruptured Patellar Tendon (knee) Injury Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Have You Ruptured Your Patellar Tendon as a Result of an Auto or Slip and Fall Accident?<\/h1>\n<h2><b>Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Ruptured and torn patellar tendon injuries can be one of the most unbearable results of an accident.\u00a0 Strained tendons, tendonitis, and tendinosis can leave an injured victim suffering in extreme pain.\u00a0 Because the patellar tendon plays an essential role in your knee\u2019s mobility, this knee injury can leave you debilitated.\u00a0 At The Cochran Firm, D.C., we understand how severely this injury can impair your quality of life.\u00a0 We are experienced handling injury claims and can walk you through the legal process with the goal that you receive the maximum compensation allowed by law.\u00a0 If you live in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, or Virginia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/contact-us\/\">contact us today for a free confidential consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the patellar tendon?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The patellar tendon connects the bottom of the patella (kneecap) to the top of the tibia (shinbone).\u00a0 A healthy patellar tendon is necessary to extend one\u2019s leg and an vital part of the knee.\u00a0 A patellar tendon rupture, strain, or other injury can make it more difficult to run uphill, jump, use stairs, or kick a ball.\u00a0 Sometimes this type of injury is referred to as jumper\u2019s knee.\u00a0 In a rupture injure, the patella is moved out of place and can cause significant pain along with limiting an injury victim\u2019s mobility.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Treatment for a ruptured patellar tendon injury<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for a patellar tendon injury may require invasive surgery that replaces the tendon.\u00a0 Other treatments include putting the knee in a cylinder cast for several weeks.\u00a0 Your medical care provider should advise you of the proper treatment plan.\u00a0 Recovery from this serious injury can take anywhere from three months to more than a year.<\/p>\n<p>The particular treatment will depend whether the injury was a partial or full tear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Full tendon tear<\/i>: tendon completely separated from top of shinbone.\u00a0 Injury victim cannot straighten leg.<\/li>\n<li><i>Partial tendon tear<\/i>: some, but not all, tendon fibers torn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Ruptured patellar tendon injury symptoms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You should consult with a qualified medical care provider in order to determine whether you have suffered this injury.\u00a0 There are a variety of symptoms that may indicate a ruptured patellar tendon, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unable to bear weight on leg<\/li>\n<li>\u201cPop\u201d heard in the knee causing severe, sudden pain<\/li>\n<li>Unable to extend leg<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty jumping, walking up stairs, or kicking a ball<\/li>\n<li>Squatting or bending causes pain<\/li>\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n<li>Unable to stand on affected knee<\/li>\n<li>Kneecap moved up the front of your thigh<\/li>\n<li>Sudden bruising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Contact us for a free no-obligation consultation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Our team of experienced attorneys understands the laws affecting ruptured and torn patellar tendon injuries.\u00a0 If you were seriously injured in a car accident or other incident, contact The Cochran Firm, D.C. today for a free confidential case evaluation.\u00a0 Before you agree to anything an insurance company offers you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/contact-us\/\">give us a call<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta-red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cochranfirm.com\/washington-dc\/contact\/\">Contact The Cochran 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