title: Bilateral simultaneous rupture of the patellar tendon. Case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A case of bilateral simultaneous rupture of the patellar tendon due to apicitis patellae is presented. Clinical picture, diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment are discussed. In addition, the literature on the subject is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Maastricht, University of Limburg, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Dejong
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: van de Luytgaarden
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Vroemen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery