Spontaneous and simultaneous rupture of both quadriceps tendons in a patient with chronic renal failure. A case studied by MRI both preoperatively and postoperatively.
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.
Kim
Yong Hwan
YH
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.
Shafi
Mohamed
M
Lee
Yeon Soo
YS
Kim
Jin Young
JY
Kim
Weon Yoo
WY
Han
Chang Whan
CW
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