Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Ruptured Tendon Treatment
1. Reduce Swelling and Prevent Injury
Use RICE method:
Rest the injured area and keep weight off it.
Ice to ease swelling.
Compress injury by gentlywrapping with an elastic bandage.
Elevate injured area above the person's heart level, if possible.
2. Relieve Pain
Give an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
3. See a Doctor
The person should see an orthopedic specialist as soon as possible.
4. Follow Up
The doctor will examine the injured area and may do an X-ray, MRI, or other tests.
The person may be given a sling, cast, crutches, or other device.
Surgery may be needed.
WebMD Medical Reference
NYU Medical Center: "Achilles Tendon Rupture."
NYU Medical Center: "Quadriceps Strain."
NYU Medical Center: "Rotator Cuff Injury."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Quadriceps Tendon Tear."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Biceps Tendon Tear at the Elbow."