What kind of doctor do you see for a quadricep injury?

What kind of doctor do you see for a quadricep injury?

Symptoms of quadriceps tear or strain A quadriceps tear or strain is diagnosed in a full medical exam with your primary care or orthopedic physician. During the medical exam, the physician will inquire how you sustained the injury and ask about your past medical history.

Do you need surgery for a torn quad?

A large tear of the quadriceps tendon is a disabling injury. It usually requires surgery and physical therapy to regain full knee function.

Is quad tendon surgery painful?

You will likely feel pain or discomfort for the first few days, and you will be given a combination of pain medications as needed. There may be some minor drainage on the bandage since fluid may have accumulated during the surgery. Expect some blood to show through the bandage during the first 24 to 48 hours.

Will a partially torn quad tendon heal on its own?

Partial quadriceps tendon tears can be managed conservatively, while complete quadriceps tendon tears require early surgical repair (1‒2 weeks post-injury) to avoid decreased functional outcomes and less successful surgical management.

How serious is a torn quad?

If the quadriceps tendon gets a small tear, walking and other activities become more difficult. A large tear is disabling and usually requires surgery to reattach the tendon and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles and improve function.

How long is recovery from quad tendon surgery?

Your surgeon will remove sutures or staples about two weeks after surgery. Complete recovery takes at least 4 months, but most repairs are almost completely healed within 6 months. It may take even longer to completely achieve strength training and range of motion goals.

What does a partial quad tear feel like?

What are symptoms and signs of a quadriceps injury? As with most orthopedic injuries, the initial symptom of a quadriceps strain, partial muscle tear, or tendinitis/tendinosis is pain and tenderness. There may also be swelling and decreased range of motion that may result in a limp.

How long does it take to recover from a torn quad?

Complete recovery takes at least 4 months, but most repairs are almost completely healed within 6 months. It may take even longer to completely achieve strength training and range of motion goals.

What does a quad tear feel like?

Athletes with quadriceps strains often complain of a “pulling” sensation in the front of the thigh. Pain, swelling, bruising and muscle tenderness may also occur. Its severity is categorized by grades: Grade 1 is where the player has mild discomfort in the thigh and no loss of strength.

How do you treat a Grade 2 quad strain?

Pain relief

1. Rest. Avoid doing activities that may aggravate your injury.
2. Ice. Use a cold pack for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day.
3. Compression. Consider bandaging your thigh with an elastic wrap to limit swelling and movement.
4. Elevation.

How long does a torn quad take to heal?

How long does it take to recover from torn quad surgery?