title: Bilateral simultaneous spontaneous rupture of quadriceps tendons in a diabetic patient.
abstract: We have described a case of bilateral simultaneous spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture. The diagnosis is established by clinical examination. Definitive treatment consists of surgical repair followed by cylinder cast application for six to eight weeks.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*