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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X
EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 2, No. 1, 1996, pp. 43-45
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Bioline Code: js96009
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1996, pp. 43-45
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Bilateral simultaneous spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendons
Noyez, J.F.
Abstract
A case report is presented of a bilateral simultaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendons. The injury occurs most often in elderly people and delay in the diagnosis is not uncommon. Early operative repair is recommended. By using a metal wire passing through a transverse hole in the superior pole of the patella and through the tendon proximal to the repair site, early mobilization is allowed, avoiding the need for external splintage.
Keywords
Rupture quadriceps tendons, early mobilisation
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