Simultaneous rupture of the patellar tendon and the anterior cruciate ligament: a case report and literature review.
We report a case of simultaneous rupture of the patellar tendon and the anterior cruciate ligament. This condition was rarely reported in the literature and clinical diagnosis can be difficult. It is frequently associated with injuries of other knee structures. The preferred treatment is immediate primary repair of the patellar tendon and delayed reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, China. chow_fyh@yahoo.com
Francis Y
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Chow
Yiu-Chung
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Wun
Yuk-Yin
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Chow
D000328:Adult; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001490:Basketball / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries