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P K Yee¹, K C Poon, S Y Chiu

¹Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. yeepk@hotmail.com

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|December 11, 2012

Summary

A rare bilateral distal patellar tendon avulsion occurred in a young soccer player after a jump. Surgical repair yielded excellent results, suggesting a new subtype of this knee injury.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Pediatric Traumatology

Background:

Distal patellar tendon avulsions are uncommon injuries in adolescents.
Avulsion fractures of the tibial tuberosity are more frequently described.
Understanding rare injury patterns is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Observation:

A 13-year-old male soccer player experienced bilateral knee injuries after landing from a jump.
Radiography and MRI revealed bilateral distal patellar tendon avulsions.
No fractures of the tibial tuberosities or physes were identified.

Findings:

This case represents a previously undescribed injury pattern: bilateral distal patellar tendon avulsion without physeal or tibial tuberosity fracture.
Surgical intervention with open repair and internal fixation was performed.
The patient achieved an excellent functional outcome post-surgery.

Implications:

This injury shares pathogenetic and treatment similarities with tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures.
The findings suggest a new subtype of extensor mechanism avulsion injuries in pediatric athletes.
Further research into this specific injury pattern is warranted to refine understanding and management strategies.