title: Simultaneous rupture of the ligamentum patellae, medial collateral, and anterior cruciate ligaments. A case report.
abstract: We report a case of simultaneous rupture of the ligamentum patellae, medial collateral, and anterior cruciate ligaments. The full extent of the injury was not recognized on clinical examination. Although this is a rare combination of injuries, the integrity of the extensor mechanism should always be confirmed in knee injuries.
authors.affiliation: Park Hospital, Manchester, England.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Rae
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture