Citation

Emre B, Cornelis V, Alper KY, Ozkan K, Onder K. ROJOST 2019; 2(1): 9-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Walter De Gruyter)

DOI

10.2478/rojost-2019-0003

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Bilateral extensor tendon ruptures of the knee are not uncommon. However, simultaneous ruptures of the patellar tendon (PT) and contralateral quadriceps tendon (QT) are relatively rare injuries. These ruptures are frequently associated with chronic renal failure and minor trauma. However, they can occur spontaneously in healthy individuals. In this case report, a 43-year-old male with chronic renal failure who sustained bilateral extensor tendon ruptures (right knee: QT rupture, left knee: PT rupture) following an alternating current electrical shock was reported. To our knowledge, simultaneous quadriceps and contralateral patellar tendon rupture following an electric shock have not been reported yet. Etiology, mechanism of injury and treatment options of this rare injury are discussed together with a thorough literature review.

Keywords:
quadriceps tendon rupture; patellar tendon rupture; renal failure; electric shock

Language: en