Quadriceps tendon rupture complicating patellar tendon release.


Published online: Sep 27 1993

R Driesen, J Victor, and G Fabry.

Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital Pellenberg, K.U. Leuven, Lubbeek, Belgium.

Abstract

Injuries to the extensor mechanism of the knee require a profound rehabilitation. The authors present a case in which postsurgical weakening was complicated by quadriceps tendon rupture.

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