torn tendon
Ripped connective tissue
A torn tendon is an injury where the fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone has been partially or completely severed.
Tendons can tear from sudden trauma or gradual wear.
The Achilles tendon at the heel and the rotator cuff in the shoulder are common sites: She's out for the season with a torn tendon.
Severe tears often require surgical repair.
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- ruptureViolent tearing apart
- muscleContractile body tissue
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- snapSudden sharp sound
ACL · surgery · surgical repair · swelling · pain · strain · athletic · knee · shoulder · rotator cuff · rehabilitation · scar tissue · inflammation · MRI · orthopedic · tendonitis · Achilles · healing
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- tendon injuriestendinitis, tendonitis, tendinosis, rotator cuff tear, bicep tear
- joint injuriesligament tear, MCL tear, ACL tear, ligament strain, ligament sprain
torn tendonbroken bone
Cracked skeletal element
fracture · bone break · shattered bone · compound fracture · torn ligament
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