Bilateral spontaneous patellar tendon rupture.
This report describes a bilateral spontaneous patellar tendon rupture in a patient without pre-existing systemic disease. A possible association is recognized that may predispose a patient to bilateral spontaneous patellar tendon rupture.
Schwartzberg
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orlando Regional Healthcare System, Florida, USA.
Csencsitz
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TA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*