title: [Bilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendon].
abstract: Simultaneous, bilateral, and spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon is a very rare injury. Individuals with this injury are usually predisposed by chronic renal disease with secondary hyperparathyroidism, gout, diabetes, and lupus erythematosus. Often, primary diagnostic confusion can lead to a delay in treatment. Two cases of a bilateral lesion of the quadriceps tendon, that were treated surgically using the technique of Scuderi, followed by an intense rehabilitation programme, are presented. Surgical treatment yields satisfactory results.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Traumatología y Cirugía Ortopédica, Hospital de Barbastro, Carretera Nacional 240 s/n, 22300 Barbastro, Huesca, España. javmod@tlelines.es
authors.forename: Francisco J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Modrego
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Molina
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Rotura bilateral del tendón cuadricipital.