title: [Missed diagnosis in delayed recognition of bilateral simultaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendons].
abstract: In this article we report a very rare case of simultaneous and bilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendon in a 38-year-old patient. The initial diagnosis was "herniated vertebral disk". Although there was an extensive neurological and psychiatric examination in combination with several operations, it took almost 3 months until the real reason was found. In this case report we describe our postoperative treatment of early mobilization and compare it with other therapies.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Kliniker, Bergmannshell, Bochum.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wick
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ekkernkamp
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Muhr
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome