Bilateral rupture of quadriceps femoris tendons with six-year interval between injuries

Abstract

Total rupture of the quadriceps tendon is a relatively uncommon condition. This patient presents an interesting comparison between an unrepaired rupture of the left quadriceps suffered six years ago, and a repaired rupture of the right quadriceps, sustained three months ago. No attempt has been made to go into the etiological factors of the condition, but it is believed that this case illustrated in one patient the importance of early surgical repair of the torn quadriceps tendon.