Simultaneous rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and the patellar tendon: a case report

Simultaneous rupture of both the patellar tendon and the anterior cruciate ligament is a relatively rare injury. Its diagnosis can easily be missed during the initial examination. Treatment options include immediate repair of the patellar tendon with either simultaneous or delayed reconstruction of...

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Published in:The Pan African medical journal 2016, Vol.23, p.20-20
Main Authors: Achkoun, Abdessalam, Houjairi, Khalid, Quahtan, Omar, Hassoun, Jalal, Arssi, Mohamed, Rahmi, Mohamed, Garch, Abdelhak
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - diagnosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - etiology
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - methods
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Athletic Injuries - pathology
Athletic Injuries - surgery
Humans
Male
Patellar Ligament - injuries
Patellar Ligament - pathology
Patellar Ligament - surgery
Rupture
Soccer - injuries
Young Adult
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Summary:Simultaneous rupture of both the patellar tendon and the anterior cruciate ligament is a relatively rare injury. Its diagnosis can easily be missed during the initial examination. Treatment options include immediate repair of the patellar tendon with either simultaneous or delayed reconstruction of the ACL. We present the case of a combined rupture of the patellar tendon, the anterior cruciate ligament in a 22-year old footballer. A two-stage treatment approach was performed with an excellent functional outcome.
ISSN:1937-8688
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2016.23.20.8621