Bifocal disruption of the knee extensor apparatus (“floating patella”) in a 72-year-old patient


Published online: Aug 30 2011

Julien Chappuis, Walter Penders, Alexandra Cherchel, Guyve Lamraski

From Brugmann University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium

Abstract

We present the unusual case of a simultaneous ipsilateral rupture of the quadriceps tendon and the patellar ligament in a 72-year-old male patient. No predisposing factors were diagnosed. After surgical treatment, the patient healed with full function and full range of motion.

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