Quadriceps tendon rupture through a superolateral bipartite patella.
We report a case of a quadriceps tendon rupture through a bipartite patella. Although quadriceps tendon ruptures and patella fractures are common, rupture through a bipartite patella fragment is rare. This case was managed similar to a quadriceps rupture with an excellent result.
Woods
G William
GW
Fondren Orthopedic Group, Houston, Tex, USA.
O'Connor
Daniel P
DP
Elkousy
Hussein A
HA
D000328:Adult; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome