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A patellar tendon tear can be partial or complete.<br>A partial patellar tendon tear means that the soft tissue will not be completely disrupted. Some fibers are torn.<br>A complete patellar tendon tear means a total separation between the patellar tendon and the kneecap. | A patellar tendon tear can be partial or complete.<br>A partial patellar tendon tear means that the soft tissue will not be completely disrupted. Some fibers are torn.<br>A complete patellar tendon tear means a total separation between the patellar tendon and the kneecap. | ||
<br>When a tear is caused by a medical condition, like tendonitis, the tendon usually tears in the middle. | <br>When a tear is caused by a medical condition, like tendonitis, the tendon usually tears in the middle. <br> | ||
== Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | == Clinically Relevant Anatomy == |
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A patellar tendon tear can be partial or complete.
A partial patellar tendon tear means that the soft tissue will not be completely disrupted. Some fibers are torn.
A complete patellar tendon tear means a total separation between the patellar tendon and the kneecap.
When a tear is caused by a medical condition, like tendonitis, the tendon usually tears in the middle.
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