1. [Spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture in obese patient medicated with statin].
- Author
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Thomsen LL and Laursen JO
- Subjects
- Humans, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors therapeutic use, Knee Injuries diagnostic imaging, Knee Injuries surgery, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity drug therapy, Radiography, Risk Factors, Rupture diagnostic imaging, Rupture surgery, Simvastatin therapeutic use, Tendon Injuries diagnostic imaging, Tendon Injuries surgery, Tennis injuries, Ultrasonography, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors adverse effects, Knee Injuries etiology, Obesity complications, Rupture etiology, Simvastatin adverse effects, Tendon Injuries etiology
- Abstract
Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture (BQTR) is a rare diagnosis only reported in about 100 cases in international literature, and is often associated with medical diseases, trauma or certain medications. We present a 64-year-old man with spontaneous BQTR, diagnosed and treated at our hospital. His risk factors were obesity (BMI = 30.95 kg/m2), statin use, and recreational tennis at time of injury. The diagnosis of BQTR is difficult and is often missed initially. There is also emerging thoughts that the use of statins may be a risk factor for BQTR. The evidence, however, is scarce.
- Published
- 2014