title: Ultrasound diagnosis of quadriceps tendon rupture.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Christiana Care Health Services, Newark, Delaware, USA.
authors.forename: Brian G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: LaRocco
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zlupko
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sierzenski
mesh_terms: 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