Ultrasound diagnosis of quadriceps tendon rupture.
Quadriceps tendon ruptures are an uncommon knee injury. The diagnosis is often complicated by a limited examination secondary to edema and pain, the insensitivity of radiographs, and the unavailability of non-emergent magnetic resonance imaging. A delay in diagnosis and treatment has been shown to cause significant morbidity. A case report of bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is presented demonstrating the utility and ease of bedside ultrasound to rapidly confirm the diagnosis.
LaRocco
Brian G
BG
Department of Emergency Medicine, Christiana Care Health Services, Newark, Delaware, USA.
Zlupko
George
G
Sierzenski
Paul
P
D017507:Comoros; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000453:epidemiology; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography