title: Simultaneous rupture of bilateral quadriceps tendon and rotator cuff tear: a case report.
abstract: This is a case report of a patient who sustained both a bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture and a complete rotator cuff tear. Overuse is a known risk factor for rotator cuff tears, but this case suggests that it can also be a risk factor for quadriceps tendon rupture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of California, Irvine Medical Centre, Orange, California 92868, USA. hchen82@gmail.com
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*