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Bilateral patellar tendon rupture associated with statin use.
Marie C Kearns1, Vinay K Singh2
1Orthopaedic Department, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, UK mkearns@nhs.net.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|May 12, 2016
Summary
Bilateral patellar tendon rupture is rare, especially in older adults without typical risk factors. This case highlights a potential link between long-term statin use and this severe tendon injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Patellar tendon rupture is uncommon, typically affecting active individuals under 40.
- Bilateral patellar tendon rupture is exceptionally rare and often associated with predisposing factors like corticosteroid use or systemic diseases.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old male on long-term statin therapy experienced bilateral patellar tendon rupture after a fall.
- The patient had no other known risk factors for tendon rupture.
Findings:
- Surgical repair was performed using Krakow suture with bony tunnels in the patella.
- This is the first reported case of bilateral patellar tendon rupture potentially linked to statin therapy.
Implications:
- The findings suggest a possible association between statin use and bilateral patellar tendon rupture.
- Further research is warranted to explore the relationship between statins and tendon integrity.
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