Citation

Ghanimeh J, El Alam A, Otayek J, Khoury A. Cureus 2023; 15(3): e36245.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.36245

PMID

37065394

PMCID

PMC10103816

Abstract

Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture (QTR) is a rare injury that typically affects middle-aged men presenting underlying medical conditions, while only a few cases have been reported in healthy individuals. The gold standard treatment of such injuries is prompt surgical repair, followed by postoperative immobilization and physiotherapy. We present the case of a 51-year-old previously healthy man who experienced bilateral, simultaneous, and complete QTR following a high-velocity motor vehicle accident. Physical examination revealed bilateral extensor mechanism disruption and palpable defects at the superior poles of the patellae. MRI confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient underwent surgical repair using three anchor sutures on each side. Postoperative management involved a brief period of immobilization followed by progressive passive motion exercises and protected weight bearing. At a six-month follow-up, the patient had excellent functional outcomes and was satisfied with the treatment.

Language: en

Keywords

case report; anchor suture repair; bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture; healthy individual; post-operative care