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Bilateral ruptures of the extensor mechanism of the knee: A systematic review

Authors :
Antonio D'Arienzo
Francesco Balistreri
Marco Guarneri
Michele D'Arienzo
Lawrence Camarda
S Morello
Camarda, L
D'Arienzo, A
Morello, S
Guarneri, M
Balistreri, F
D'Arienzo, M
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2017.

Abstract

Introduction We conduct a systematic and qualitative review of the current literature to evaluate studies that described bilateral ruptures of the extensor mechanism of the knee. Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed to evaluate all studies included in the literature until September 2016. Results Fourteen studies with a total of 44 patients met the inclusion criteria. There were 14 patients with CRF (61%), 6 patients were affected by diabetes mellitus (14%) while other 6 patients were obese patients (14%). Conclusion CRF represents the most frequent comorbidity in patients with bilateral quadriceps/patellar tendon ruptures.

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Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....83c1ee0ce5258486a266784ea88c9613