title: Radiologic case study. Quadriceps tendon rupture.
abstract: Quadriceps tendon ruptures usually occur in people aged >40 years who have underlying medical conditions. The injury is disabling and outcome is optimized with early management. The classic clinical symptoms may not be present, in which case radiographs, ultrasound, and MRI often are essential for early diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
authors.forename: Brian W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Goelitz
authors.forename: Laurie M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Lomasney
authors.forename: Terrence C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Demos
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001175:Arthrography; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000473:pathology; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography