Bilateral patellar ligament rupture. A case report

Orthopedics. 1986 Dec;9(12):1665-7. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-19861201-09.

Abstract

Patellar ligament ruptures are uncommon injuries; bilateral ruptures are rarely seen. When they do occur they are associated with chronic disease states. A case of a bilateral patellar ligament rupture secondary to trauma in a healthy man is presented. Appropriate management with aggressive surgical repair and rehabilitation are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Male
  • Patella / injuries*
  • Patella / surgery
  • Rupture