Patellar Tendon Rupture (Subscribe)  

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- Rupture of the Quadriceps:
- Patellar Tendon Injury:
- Tibial Tubercle Frx:
- Discussion:
- extensor mechanism includes quadriceps, quadriceps tendon, medial & lateral ...

- usually occur in pts under age of 40;
- most ruptures occur w/ the knee in a flexed position (around 60 deg) which are then subject to excessive loading;
- great majority occur at level of inferior patellar pole (> level of tibial...

The patellar tendon ruptures relatively infrequently. However, the complications of an untreated rupture to the extensor mechanism can be extremely disabling. Surgical intervention allows for excellent recovery of motion and strength, provided that the injury is diagnosed in a timely fashion and repaired immediately. The focus of this article is...

Patella tendon ruptures are less common than quadriceps tendon ruptures. They most commonly occur in patients younger than 40 years; whereas, quadriceps tendon ruptures tend to occur in individuals older than 40 years. Risk factors for patellar tendon ruptures include rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, chronic renal failure,...

Traumatic Rupture of the Ipsilateral Quadriceps and Patellar Tendons: A “Floating Patella” Song, Frederick S, MD; Brody, Robert M. BS; Clarke, Sylvan E, MD; Raphael, James R, MD University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal Volume 19 2009