SIMULTANEOUS RUPTURE OF THE PATELLAR AND CONTRALATERAL QUADRICEPS TENDONS IN A NEPHROPATHY PATIENT

Simultaneous rupture of the patellar and contralateral quadriceps tendons in patients with chronic renal failure is an extremely rare condition, with few cases described in the medical literature. Several systemic pathological conditions that lead to a decline in kidney function can predispose individuals to spontaneous tendon rupture, such as rheumatological and endocrine diseases, and even gestational conditions, such as eclampsia.

In this case report, we describe the case of a 39-year-old woman with chronic renal failure on dialysis due to a previous history of eclampsia that caused the simultaneous rupture of the patellar and contralateral quadriceps tendons.

Data were collected by interviews, direct observation, and medical examinations, and include information about the case history, the patient's characteristics, the former interventions, and the results obtained.

The surgery to repair the patellar and contralateral quadriceps tendons was performed by transosseous tunnels and the Krackow technique with nonabsorbable sutures was used. The semitendinosus tendon was removed and used as reinforcement.

Patient under follow-up with good functional results in both knees.