Unusual patellar tendon injury in an adolescent runner with generalised ligamentous laxity.
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Unusual patellar tendon injury in an adolescent runner with generalised ligamentous laxity.
A case is reported of an acute traction injury of the patellar tendon in a boy of 14 with joint hypermobility. Such injuries are unusual but early diagnosis and surgical repair lead to a good long term outcome. In adolescents participating in sports, the awareness of the possibility of a rare knee extensor mechanism injury is essential for a successful outcome.
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Sports Medicine
سال: 1996
ISSN: 0306-3674
DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.30.2.178