[Spontaneous patellar tendon rupture as a result of morbid obesity].
We present the case of spontaneous damage to the patellar tendon in a patient with pathologic obesity (BMI = 41), without comorbid conditions. Damage occurred during normal load combined with the movement of the knee extension when inserting a foot in flip-flops. Surgical treatment was performed in a matter of urgency and the patellar tendon was sutured in half the length of. Six weeks of immobilization was used and then rehabilitation. After four months efficient gait and a good range of motion was achieved. Please note that obesity is a disease of civilization and cause further disease. These include acute injuries resulting from a sudden overload.
Oddział Chirurgii Urazowo-Ortopedycznej i Nowotworów Narzqdu Ruchu, Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Łodzi.
Michał
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Panasiuk
Michał
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Groblewski
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016474:Weight-Bearing