This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee ... These tears are differentiated from a complete patellar tendon tear, in which the entire tendon is ruptured and requires surgical repair.

wkes.eu The extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU ... which can lead to partial tear and rupture. There is a spectrum of tendon instability ranging from minor subluxation of ECU during rotational movements to ...

A’s general manager David Forst announced on Friday that star designated hitter Brent Rooker underwent extensor repair ... Rooker, who had a partial tear in the tendon, is expected to be fully ...