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J Knee Surg 2007; 20(4): 293-295
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1248061
Case Report

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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture Through a Superolateral Bipartite Patella

G. William Woods1 , Daniel P. O'Connor2 , Hussein A. Elkousy1
  • 1The Fondren Orthopedic Group, Houston, Tex
  • 2The Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute, Houston, Tex
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20 January 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We report a case of a quadriceps tendon rupture through a bipartite patella. Although quadriceps tendon ruptures and patella fractures are common, rupture through a bipartite patella fragment is rare. This case was managed similar to a quadriceps rupture with an excellent result.

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