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Bilateral patellar tendon disruption--a professional predisposition?

D H Sochart1, B P Shravat

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Blackburn Royal Infirmary.

Journal of Accident & Emergency Medicine
|December 1, 1994
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A footballer suffered knee injuries, but his profession caused skin thickening, masking the patellar tendon disruption. Ultrasound imaging confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting its importance in diagnosing knee injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • A healthy 37-year-old male carpet fitter experienced bilateral knee trauma during football.
  • Carpet fitters often develop significant skin thickening on their knees due to their occupation.

Observation:

  • The occupational skin thickening obscured the typical clinical signs of patellar tendon disruption.
  • Physical examination alone was insufficient for a definitive diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Ultrasound scan was crucial in confirming the diagnosis of patellar tendon disruption.
  • Diagnostic imaging effectively overcame the limitations posed by physical examination findings.

Implications:

  • Highlights the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in cases with obscured clinical signs.

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  • Emphasizes the need for advanced imaging in sports-related knee injuries, especially in individuals with occupational physical changes.
  • Underscores the importance of considering occupational factors in the clinical assessment of injuries.