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Hi.. I Have Torn A Muscle Or Possible Tendon In

Posted on Fri, 3 May 2019

Question: Hi.. I have torn a muscle or possible tendon in my quadracept right leg. I slipped on a wet floor and my leg went out to catch me. I heard a pop and felt extreme pain for 10 min or so.. after that the pain is virtually non existent but extremely sore muscle. I now have an indent lower middle of thigh and slightly to the inside. I can walk slow without a limp but unable to walk fast really with out discomfort. Can move my leg any direction with cconsiderable power although to extend leg with any effort I realize could be dangerous . The muscle is balled up slightly above indent. Will this heal in its own or is surgery the only option for something like this? It’s been 2 day and it’s getting more comfortable but that indent is definitely there now. No bruising.. thanks for and answer in advance!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be torn muscle or fascia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The description you have given is suggestive of a torn muscle or a fascia. The healing depends on the length of fascia that is torn. The indentation is less likely to improve but the pain and strength of muscle can regain with rest in 4-6 weeks. You need to get an MRI scan done to assess the exact damage that has happened. Most of the times a surgical repair is not needed in such cases.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (56 minutes later)

Thank you for the quick reply. The indentation is quite large at about 5 cm in length and 3-4 cm in width. Otherwise I’m comfortable and can walk slowish with no issues. It is improving even over the last day.

I’m an avid down hill skier and we use the quads quite a bit for this.. will I have higher tendency to injure even after it is fully healed? If I get surgery even though it is not required will it be stronger?

I’m assuming this can be a day surgery at the right clinic. I just want to make an informed decision if there is a choice between surgery and no surgery.

I will get an an MRI done as you suggested.

Thanks for your helpful information!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Depends on the extent of damage.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You have a large indentation and can be due to tendon rupture. Surgery is a better option in case it is more than a partial rupture. Chances of reinjury or delayed healing are present. Get an MRI scan and plan for surgery accordingly. A day care surgery is possible if it is a small tear.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad