title: Quadriceps tendon rupture complicating patellar tendon release.
abstract: Injuries to the extensor mechanism of the knee require a profound rehabilitation. The authors present a case in which postsurgical weakening was complicated by quadriceps tendon rupture.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Pellenberg, K.U. Leuven, Lubbeek, Belgium.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Driesen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Victor
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fabry
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography