title: Bilateral patellar ligament rupture. A case report.
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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture