Patellar tendon rupture
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Bilateral patellar tendon rupture.
A 58-year -old man with a past history of acquired emphysema was admitted after his legs 'gave way' as he walked down a short flight of steps. He was unable to extend either knee actively. Bilateral patellar tendon ruptures were diagnosed clinically from the history, and the finding of swelling and a palpable gap below the lower pole of each patella. The diagnosis was confirmed radiologically (...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: MOJ Orthopedics & Rheumatology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2374-6939
DOI: 10.15406/mojor.2018.10.00445