Course Description:

Rehab 133 - Quadriceps/ Patella Tendon Repair, is a 1-hour, audiovisual-formatted course designed for the clinician interested in learning more about patella tendon repair and protocols for rehabilitation. This course will begin with a review of pertinent anatomy and biomechanics of the knee. Diagnostic techniques and concomitant injuries will also be presented. Following this review, the instructor will discuss and present the surgery and approach for repairing the damaged patella tendon. Rehabilitation techniques, phases of rehab and interventions including standard protocols and best practices will be presented. At the end of this course, the learner will have a thorough understanding of patella tendon repair and rehabilitation strategies in order to maximize functional outcome following repair of the patella tendon.