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If there is not much swelling, the doctor will be able to feel a defect
in the tendon near the tear during a physical examination. An x ray will
show that the patella is lower than normal in a quadriceps tendon tear
and higher than normal in a patellar tendon tear. The doctor may use an
MRI to confirm a partial or total tear.
(Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Knee Problems: NIAMS)
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