Simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture in a patient with chronic renal failure

Knee Surg Relat Res. 2012 Mar;24(1):56-9. doi: 10.5792/ksrr.2012.24.1.56. Epub 2012 Feb 28.

Abstract

Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is an unusual injury, but may be encountered in patients with various chronic diseases after minor trauma. This article presents a case of bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture of a 38-year-old woman with chronic renal failure. Surgical repair was performed using a bone tunnel technique with a nonabsorbable suture and a suture anchor. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging confirmed complete healing of the repair site, and clinically active extension with 120 degrees of range of motion was achieved.

Keywords: Bilateral rupture; Chronic renal failure; Primary repair; Quadriceps tendon.