[Simultaneous traumatic rupture of the patellar and contralateral quadriceps tendon]

Unfallchirurg. 2002 Sep;105(9):830-2. doi: 10.1007/s00113-002-0449-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We report a very rare case of a simultaneous rupture of the right patellar and left quadriceps tendon in an otherwise healthy 37-year-old patient, who jumped off a kickboard. Suture of both tendons was performed on the day of trauma. We describe our postoperative treatment and report the follow-up examination one year after the trauma. Beside functional questionnaire, Lysholm score and physical examination and x-ray, quadriceps isokinetic testing was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
  • Athletic Injuries / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / diagnosis
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Male
  • Multiple Trauma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Trauma / surgery*
  • Patellar Ligament / injuries*
  • Patellar Ligament / pathology
  • Patellar Ligament / surgery
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Rupture
  • Skating / injuries*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*