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Simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture while playing basketball.

M Shah1, N Jooma

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Mrugshah@hotmail.com

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|March 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare injury, especially in athletes. This case report details the first instance of this injury occurring during a basketball game, with successful surgical repair and good patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is exceptionally rare in healthy individuals.
  • Previous reports in athletes are limited, highlighting the unusual nature of this injury.

Observation:

  • This report documents the first case of simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture sustained during basketball participation.
  • The patient presented with this specific, uncommon bilateral injury.

Findings:

  • Surgical repair was performed for the simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture.
  • The patient achieved a favorable functional outcome following the surgical intervention.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of quadriceps tendon rupture mechanisms in athletic contexts.

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  • It underscores the possibility of rare, severe injuries even in physically active populations.
  • Highlights the effectiveness of surgical management for this severe injury.