Bilateral synchronous quadriceps tendon rupture: A case report

Varatharaj Mounasamy; Robert C. Chadderdon; Candice McDaniel; Mark C. Willis

doi:10.1007/s00590-007-0260-y

Bilateral synchronous quadriceps tendon rupture: A case report

Varatharaj Mounasamy, Robert C. Chadderdon, Candice McDaniel, Mark C. Willis

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Bilateral spontaneous rupture of quadriceps tendons is rare and is usually associated with predisposing comorbid conditions. We report an uncommon case of bilateral synchronous rupture of the quadriceps tendon after a ground level fall in a 51-year-old male, 8 years after renal transplant.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	63-67
Number of pages	5
Journal	European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-007-0260-y
State	Published - Jan 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Quadriceps tendon rupture
Renal failure

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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