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Fractured Connection: Unmasking Primary Hyperparathyroidism through Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture - A Case
I M Maqbal Muhasin Nazar1, Sharafuddeen Mammu1, V H Nidhin Chacko1
1Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|January 9, 2026
Summary
Bilateral spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture (QTR) is rare and requires prompt diagnosis. This case report details successful surgical repair and rehabilitation for QTR in a patient with parathyroid adenoma.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Endocrinology
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background:
- Bilateral spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture (QTR) is an exceptionally rare clinical presentation.
- Simultaneous tears of both quadriceps tendons require urgent diagnosis and management for optimal outcomes.

