Patellar tendon repair is used to address complete tears of the patellar tendon to enable anatomic repair of the affected area. This procedure is designed to reattach the patient’s torn tendon to the kneecap. Surgery is often more effective in patients who opt to have it performed very soon after the injury occurs. Early repair can act as a preventative from scarring and/or tightening of the tendon into a shortened position. Surgery is typically followed by a period of physical rehabilitation. Your surgeon will likely take measures to protect motion of the tendon early on in the postoperative recovery period.