Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture
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Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture☆
Bilateral patellar tendon rupture is a rare entity, often associated with systemic diseases and patellar tendinopathy. The authors report a rare case of a 34-year-old man with simultaneous bilateral rupture of the patellar tendon caused by minor trauma. The patient is a retired basketball player with no past complaints of chronic knee pain and a history of steroid use. Surgical management consi...
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition)
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2255-4971
DOI: 10.1016/j.rboe.2016.03.006