Abstract
Bilateral rupture of the patellar tendon is a very rare injury. It occurs in association with chronic systemic diseases or corticosteroid medications. We report a case of a 13-year-old child with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome presenting a bilateral patellar tendon disruption of proximal insertion that occurred with a trivial trauma. Surgical management consisting in tendon repair with a suture anchor technique protected temporarily with a cerclage wiring gives a good outcome.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Braces
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / complications*
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / diagnosis
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Humans
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Immobilization
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Knee Joint / physiology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Patellar Dislocation* / diagnosis
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Patellar Dislocation* / diagnostic imaging
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Patellar Dislocation* / therapy
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Patellar Ligament / diagnostic imaging
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Patellar Ligament / injuries
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Patellar Ligament / surgery*
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Postoperative Care
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Radiography
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Rupture, Spontaneous
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Tendinopathy / diagnosis
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Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
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Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Tendon Injuries / surgery*
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Treatment Outcome