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Full Thickness Tear of Quadriceps Tendon Associated with Closed Intra-Articular Distal Femur Fracture: A Case Report
- Source :
- Case Reports in Orthopedic Research, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 131-137 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Karger Publishers, 2021.
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Abstract
- Fractures of the supracondylar and intercondylar region of the distal femur usually result from high velocity injury that is uncommonly associated with violation of the integrity of the extensor mechanism. The consequences of missed quadriceps injury associated with a distal femur fracture are devastating. The present case report illustrates the importance of recognizing the rare association of quadriceps tear with distal femoral fractures, an appropriate surgical approach to repair the tear as well as fixation of fracture, and a protocol of postoperative rehabilitation to achieve a successful outcome.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22969373
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Case Reports in Orthopedic Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.6e579f967e4516a9fe9af3ec547002
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000516334