Tendon tear - 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims

Causes and symptoms of tendon tears

Tendons are essential tissues that connect the muscle to the bone. Tendon tears happen when these tissues are damaged due to blunt force trauma or overuse. When a person sustains a tendon tear, they may experience the following:

• Extreme and immediate pain
• Impaired mobility
• Swelling of the affected area

In addition to these symptoms, there may be a snapping or popping feeling when an injury happens. In the most severe and unfortunate cases, a tendon can rupture completely, meaning it has detached entirely from the bone.

People with complete tendon tears will need to undergo surgery to heal correctly. While some may only sustain partial tears, the injury can still lead to long-term impairments if not medically treated immediately.

Tendon tears linked to 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts

Numerous 9/11 victims were trapped under building structures, while many were led toward quick evacuation. These horrific circumstances required intense physical demands for people to survive. On the other hand, rescue teams, clean-up crews, and other volunteers were also given physically demanding jobs during the recovery period in Lower Manhattan. The immediate need for heavy physical efforts increased the likelihood of sustaining acute traumatic injuries such as tendon tears.