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  • 1Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling O, Odense Universitetshospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 22, 2024
PubMed
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Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture is rare, even in healthy individuals. This case report details a 44-year-old male

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture is an exceptionally rare injury.
  • It is particularly uncommon in young, healthy athletes.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old male athlete experienced bilateral patellar tendon rupture during an amateur handball game.
  • The injury occurred during a jumping maneuver.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic imaging included X-ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
  • Surgical intervention involved bilateral knee surgery with tendon suture and metal cerclage reinforcement.
  • MRI proved valuable in diagnosing the knee extensor mechanism injuries.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the possibility of bilateral patellar tendon rupture in athletic individuals.
  • MRI is recommended for diagnosing suspected injuries to the knee extensor mechanism.
  • Surgical repair with reinforcement is a viable treatment option.