Most often, a snap or pop is both felt and heard, and pain occurs around the shoulder or elbow, depending on which part of the biceps tendon is torn. Making the diagnosis of a torn biceps tendon is ...

The Thompson Test is performed when making the diagnosis of a torn Achilles tendon. This should not be confused with the Thomas test, used to assess hip joint problems. An Achilles tendon tear occurs ...

is developing new therapeutics for tendon injuries. We are focused on acute traumatic injuries. These used to happen when people cut their hand while slicing bagels; now it tends to be avocados.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean will miss the remainder of the playoffs -- and likely the beginning of next season -- after sustaining a torn patellar tendon in Sunday's playoff victory ...

There is some more information now on the injury suffered by Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean. Philadelphia’s fears have been confirmed, as Dean sustained a torn patellar tendon in his knee, according to ...

Heat guard Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the injury will end Smith’s season. Smith exited Monday’s ...

Philadelphia’s fears have been confirmed, as Dean sustained a torn patellar tendon in his knee, according to a report by NFL Media. He is out for the postseason and potentially beyond.