A case of crossed-doubled patellar tendon: an atavistic variant, simple mutation or pathologic finding?

Surg Radiol Anat. 2017 Jan;39(1):111-114. doi: 10.1007/s00276-016-1706-x. Epub 2016 Jun 15.

Abstract

Anatomical variants can be found throughout the whole body. Especially in the knee region, some variability has been reported concerning the osseous, tendinous, and muscular system. Beside a few cases of patellar tendon aplasia, no anatomical variations of this tendon are known. We present a rare case of a doubled patellar tendon as an anatomical variant, which to our knowledge, has not been described previously.

Keywords: Anatomical variant; Doubled-crossed; Knee; Patellar tendon.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anatomic Variation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Patellar Ligament / abnormalities*
  • Patellar Ligament / anatomy & histology
  • Patellar Ligament / diagnostic imaging
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / diagnosis*