Isolated complete rupture of distal biceps femoris tendon following a motor vehicle accident: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Isolated complete ruptures of the distal biceps femoris tendon are rare injuries. To our knowledge, very few cases have been reported in English literature.We present the case of a young man who complained of pain on the posterolateral corner of the knee after a motor vehicle accident. Clinical examination and MRI findings revealed a complete rupture at the musculotendinous junction of distal biceps femoris tendon. We describe the surgical treatment performed, and the clinical outcome.

Keywords

• Biceps femoris tendon
• Isolated complete rupture
• Surgical treatment
• Motor vehicle accident