title: Bilateral simultaneous traumatic avulsion of the quadriceps tendon.
abstract: Bilateral simultaneous traumatic avulsion of the quadriceps tendon has not been reported previously. One such case is reported in this paper. A method of reattachment of the quadriceps tendons to the patellae is described and the relevant literature is reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*