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Trauma
intermediate
X-Type

Extensor Mechanism Ruptures

Knee Trauma

A 55-year-old diabetic male presents to the emergency department after slipping on ice and feeling a "pop" in his knee. He is unable to perform a straight leg raise. Examination reveals a palpable gap superior to the patella with the patella sitting in an abnormally low position (patella baja). MRI confirms complete rupture of the quadriceps tendon 1cm from the superior pole of the patella with 3cm of retraction. The injury occurred 3 days ago. Regarding extensor mechanism ruptures:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Inability to perform straight leg raise is pathognomonic for complete extensor mechanism rupture and...

B

This case represents an acute quadriceps tendon rupture (less than 6 weeks) that is amenable to prim...

C

Quadriceps tendon ruptures typically occur in patients over 40 years old with predisposing condition...

D

Patellar height restoration is critical during repair, with acceptable Insall-Salvati ratio of 1.2-1...

E

Chronic ruptures (greater than 6 weeks) with gaps exceeding 2cm typically require Achilles tendon al...

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