title: A Rare Case of Bilateral Patellar Tendon Ruptures: A Case Report and Literature Review.
abstract: Bilateral patellar tendon ruptures are rare. The majority of case reports describing bilateral patellar tendon ruptures have occurred in patients with predisposing factors to tendinopathy. We describe a case of bilateral patellar tendon rupture sustained following minimal trauma by a patient with no systemic disease or history of steroid use. Due to the rarity of this injury, clinical suspicion is low. It is reported that 38% of patellar tendon ruptures are misdiagnosed initially. Therefore careful history taking and physical examination is integral in ensuring a diagnosis is achieved for early primary repair. We discuss the aetiology of spontaneous tendon rupture and report a literature review of bilateral patellar tendon ruptures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Nadim
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tarazi
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Padhraig
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: O'loughlin
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Amin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Amin
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Keogh