title: Traumatic bilateral concurrent patellar tendon rupture: an alterative fixation method.
abstract: A 37-year-old healthy Chinese man with traumatic bilateral concurrent patellar tendon rupture is presented. This is the 19th case reported in the literature. Sports-related activities are the most common cause of injury. The mechanism of rupture is forceful contraction of quadriceps muscle on a partially flexed knee. Previous surgical treatments have potential problems. Soft tissue anchors were used for restoration of the patellar continuity. Improved surgical techniques and excellent functional results are expected.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, 2 Po Ning Lane, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, PRC. hohomi66@yahoo.com.hk
authors.forename: Hok-Ming
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Ho
authors.forename: Wai-Keung Edison
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010329:Patella; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*