Spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture: a case report

Abstract

Quadriceps tendon rupture is an uncommon injury and mostly occurs among middle aged individuals that are involved in sports such as running or jumping. Spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is a rarer injury, however, can be debilitating. Patients with such injuries usually present with history of minor trauma, swelling and inability to actively extend the knee. Its occurrence secondary to minor trauma is mostly associated with chronic diseases and long-term use of certain medications.

Keywords

• quadriceps tendon rupture
• proximal myopathy
• transosseous