Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture in a Healthy Individual Following a Motor Vehicle Accident: A Case Report

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2023 Apr 17

PMID 37065394

Authors

Joe Ghanimeh

Anthony El Alam

Joeffroy Otayek

Alfred Khoury

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Abstract

Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture (QTR) is a rare injury that typically affects middle-aged men presenting underlying medical conditions, while only a few cases have been reported in healthy individuals. The gold standard treatment of such injuries is prompt surgical repair, followed by postoperative immobilization and physiotherapy. We present the case of a 51-year-old previously healthy man who experienced bilateral, simultaneous, and complete QTR following a high-velocity motor vehicle accident. Physical examination revealed bilateral extensor mechanism disruption and palpable defects at the superior poles of the patellae. MRI confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient underwent surgical repair using three anchor sutures on each side. Postoperative management involved a brief period of immobilization followed by progressive passive motion exercises and protected weight bearing. At a six-month follow-up, the patient had excellent functional outcomes and was satisfied with the treatment.

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