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Simultaneous Quadriceps Tendon Rupture, Contralateral Patellar Tendon Rupture, and Lateral Meniscus Tear Following a

Dylan Wood¹, Gabrielle M Meli², Angel J Gonzalez Saez³

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA.

|May 5, 2026

Summary

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Simultaneous quadriceps and patellar tendon ruptures are rare. This case report details a successful surgical repair and rehabilitation for a young, obese man with bilateral knee extensor mechanism injuries.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Simultaneous quadriceps and contralateral patellar tendon ruptures are exceptionally rare.
Such injuries typically occur in older individuals with comorbidities, making this case unusual.

Keywords:

clinical case report orthopedic trauma patellar tendon rupture simultaneous meniscus tear trauma

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