Abstract
In children, avulsion fractures of the patella are observed more frequently than ruptures of the quadriceps tendon. In cases of suspected lesions of the quadriceps tendon, conventional x-ray imaging and ultrasound comparison of both patellae is recommended. Arthroscopy is helpful for diagnosing concomitant intra-articular knee lesions and permits evacuation of the hemarthrosis.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Accidental Falls
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Arthroscopy
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Casts, Surgical
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Child
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Humans
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Knee Injuries / diagnosis
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Knee Injuries / surgery*
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Male
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Ossification, Heterotopic / diagnosis
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Ossification, Heterotopic / surgery*
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Patella / injuries
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Patella / pathology
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Patella / surgery
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Patellar Ligament / injuries*
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Patellar Ligament / pathology
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Patellar Ligament / surgery
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Rupture
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Splints
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Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
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Tendon Injuries / surgery*
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Ultrasonography
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Wound Healing / physiology
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*