Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture--a case report

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology

Background:

• Quadriceps tendon ruptures are infrequently diagnosed.
• Bilateral simultaneous ruptures are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

• A case of spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is presented.
• The patient had documented chronic renal insufficiency.
• Secondary hyperparathyroidism was also noted.

Findings:

• The patient's chronic renal insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism are identified as potential predisposing factors.
• This aligns with previously reported literature linking such conditions to tendon ruptures.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering underlying metabolic and renal conditions in cases of spontaneous tendon rupture.
• Suggests a potential mechanism for spontaneous tendon pathology in patients with renal disease and hyperparathyroidism.