We have already learned the difference between tendon rupture and ligament rupture in the previous article “A Brief Difference Between Tendon Rupture and Ligament Rupture”, and this time we will introduce the differences in clinical treatment options due to these two differences. Ligaments, because both ends are usually skeletal tissues, can be fixed by applying a cast to the bones at both ends if a rupture occurs, often allowing the ruptured end of the ligament that remains in place to produce its own healing effect, which, of course, may not always be restored to its pre-injury level, but clinically speaking, is sufficient for most patients to cope with the general requirements of life and even sports, meaning that immediate surgical treatment may not be required This means that immediate surgery may not be necessary. Unlike tendon rupture, even with cast immobilization, tendons are usually separated by muscle retraction (normal post-injury pathology of muscles) at the time of injury or for various reasons after the injury, making it difficult to achieve the same healing effect as ligaments. The most common clinical tendon ruptures that require early surgical repair are the Achilles tendon (commonly referred to as the heel tendon), the quadriceps tendon (tendon in front of the thigh), the triceps tendon (tendon behind the elbow joint), the radial carpal tunnel tendon (tendon on the outside of the elbow joint, commonly known as tennis elbow), and the pectoralis major tendon, among others. There is also a special case of patellar ligament (less accurately called patellar tendon), which is the ligament below the patella (commonly known as the paretic girdle), because it is connected to the patella and the quadriceps, just like a grasshopper on a string, so once ruptured, there will be a very obvious separation of the severed ends because of the retraction of the quadriceps, which is basically difficult to heal on its own and requires emergency surgery. These types of tendon ruptures often lead to joint dysfunction or even loss of function because they are not repaired in a timely manner, so we remind you that if you or your friends have this type of problem, you should be advised to go to a sports medicine or orthopedic emergency clinic immediately in order to completely repair the ruptured tendon as soon as possible, in order to maximize the restoration of joint function and protect your future life and sports needs. Of course, as the old saying goes: the best “cure” is to try to prevent sports injuries. I hope you can exercise reasonably and protect your body.