title: Bilateral spontaneous patellar tendon rupture.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orlando Regional Healthcare System, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Schwartzberg
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Csencsitz
mesh_terms: 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*