The Quadriceps Tendon connects the Quadriceps (Large muscles at the front of your thigh) to the Patella (Knee Cap).

The Quadriceps Tendon usually ruptures when a large force is placed through it such as falling on a flexed knee.

This usually happens in elderly people.

You will usually have an X-ray of your knee.

If there is any doubt after Mr Lavender has listened to your story and examined your knee then a MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan) may be requested.

Surgery is usually required to repair the tendon.