Extensor Mechanism Injuries
A 55-year-old man presents to the emergency department after stumbling on stairs. He felt a pop above his knee and was unable to straighten his leg afterward. On examination, there is swelling above the patella with a palpable gap in the suprapatellar region. He is unable to perform a straight leg raise. The patella appears low-riding (patella baja). He has a history of type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Regarding quadriceps tendon rupture:
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Quadriceps tendon rupture typically occurs in patients over 40 years old (average 50-60 years) while...
Clinical findings include a palpable suprapatellar gap, inability to perform active straight leg rai...
Quadriceps tendon rupture is more common in young athletes under 30; it has no association with meta...
Imaging includes lateral X-ray showing patella baja (decreased Insall-Salvati ratio), suprapatellar ...
Surgical repair involves transosseous sutures or suture anchors through the patella with the knee in...
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