Bilateral Quad tendon rupture.

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Hi there

I had a unfortunate squatting accident on January 3rd where I ruptured both quad tendons straight off the patellas. For reference it was 250kg (550lbs), no where near my best but I am 15-20kg (33-44lbs) bodyweight lighter whether that accounts for something. I have been doing powerlifting for close to 8 years, my best total is 880kg (1940lbs) so I kind of know what I’m doing.

I had surgery 5 days after the incident and I’m now 6 weeks post op this week. I’m currently still only set to 30 degrees in my braces. No physiotherapy as of yet. I do have an appointment this week which I believe they will adjust my braces for more flexion, I’m guessing around 50-60 degrees? My knees still feel stiff and I still feel I have some slight balancing issues while standing without the support of a frame of crutches. Would you say I’m sort of on point with rehab and recovery or would you say I was behind?

Cheers

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Hi Brad,

Really sorry to hear about this. Being stuck at 30 degrees for 6 full weeks post op without having started any physiotherapy yet is unusual, and a bit behind where we’d normally expect at this point.

Hard to say what their reasoning is, but if you’re interested in a second opinion on this, can’t recommend enough setting up a consultation with Dr. Miles from our rehab team.

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