Quadriceps Tendon Rupture due to Postepileptic Convulsion

We present a case of quadriceps tendon (QT) rupture. QT ruptures can occur in all ages. The cause is mostly traumatic in origin. Spontaneous ruptures that are thought to result from predisposing conditions are rare. Post-convulsion QT ruptures lacking traumas in their history can be overlooked in cl...

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Published in:Knee Surgery and Related Research, 26(2) 2014, 26(2), , pp.114-116
Main Authors: Balik, Mehmet Sabri, Erkut, Adem, Guvercin, Yilmaz, Sahin, Rifat, Keskin, Davut
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Language:English
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정형외과학
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Summary:We present a case of quadriceps tendon (QT) rupture. QT ruptures can occur in all ages. The cause is mostly traumatic in origin. Spontaneous ruptures that are thought to result from predisposing conditions are rare. Post-convulsion QT ruptures lacking traumas in their history can be overlooked in clinical examinations. This should be born in mind by the attending physician, as early diagnosis and treatment of the condition can lead to satisfactory outcomes.
ISSN:2234-0726
1225-1623
2234-2451
DOI:10.5792/ksrr.2014.26.2.114