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Full Thickness Tear of Quadriceps Tendon Associated with Closed Intra-Articular Distal Femur Fracture: A Case Report

Authors :
Santanu Kar
Hemant Bansal
Vijay Sharma
Kamran Farooque
Source :
Case Reports in Orthopedic Research, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 131-137 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Karger Publishers, 2021.

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