Spontaneous and simultaneous rupture of both quadriceps tendons.
The seventh case known to be reported in the literature on simultaneous rupture of both quadriceps tendons occurred in a 60-year-old man with diabetes mellitus. The patient was treated by surgical repair of both tendon ruptures with a satisfactory return of function. Diabetes mellitus may be a predisposing condition for the bilateral rupture, but does not prevent either the tendon or wound from healing.
D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D013848:Thigh