title: Spontaneous and simultaneous rupture of both quadriceps tendons in a patient with chronic renal failure. A case studied by MRI both preoperatively and postoperatively.
abstract: Spontaneous bilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendons without a significant history of trauma is an uncommon disease. It is generally associated with chronic metabolic disorders such as chronic renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Here, we report a case of spontaneous bilateral tendon rupture in a patient on chronic hemodialysis for the past 5 years. We performed a preoperative MRI to confirm the diagnosis; then we repaired the ruptured quadriceps tendons and reviewed the patient both clinically and by performing MRI postoperatively 4 yrs later. The patient attained the full function of the quadriceps tendon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 520-2, Daehung-Dong, Jung-Gu, Daejeon, Seoul, 301-723, Korea.
authors.forename: Yong Hwan
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shafi
authors.forename: Yeon Soo
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Jin Young
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Weon Yoo
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Chang Whan
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Han
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery