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Traumatic bilateral concurrent patellar tendon rupture: an alterative fixation method

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A 37-year-old healthy Chinese man with traumatic bilateral concurrent patellar tendon rupture is presented. This is the 19th case reported in the literature. Sports-related activities are the most common cause of injury. The mechanism of rupture is forceful contraction of quadriceps muscle on a partially flexed knee. Previous surgical treatments have potential problems. Soft tissue anchors were used for restoration of the patellar continuity. Improved surgical techniques and excellent functional results are expected.

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Ho, HM., Lee, WK.E. Traumatic bilateral concurrent patellar tendon rupture: an alterative fixation method. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 11, 105–111 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-002-0332-9

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