title: Quadriceps Tendon Rupture due to Postepileptic Convulsion.
abstract: We present a case of quadriceps tendon (QT) rupture. QT ruptures can occur in all ages. The cause is mostly traumatic in origin. Spontaneous ruptures that are thought to result from predisposing conditions are rare. Post-convulsion QT ruptures lacking traumas in their history can be overlooked in clinical examinations. This should be born in mind by the attending physician, as early diagnosis and treatment of the condition can lead to satisfactory outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University School of Medicine, Rize, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mehmet Sabri
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Balik
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University School of Medicine, Rize, Turkey.
authors.forename: Adem
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Erkut
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University School of Medicine, Rize, Turkey.
authors.forename: Yilmaz
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Guvercin
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University School of Medicine, Rize, Turkey.
authors.forename: Rifat
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sahin
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University School of Medicine, Rize, Turkey.
authors.forename: Davut
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Keskin
keywords: Epileptic seizures; Knee joint; Quadriceps; Tendon injuries