Quadriceps tendon rupture through a superolateral bipartite patella.

J Knee Surg

Fondren Orthopedic Group, Houston, Tex, USA.

Published: October 2007

We report a case of a quadriceps tendon rupture through a bipartite patella. Although quadriceps tendon ruptures and patella fractures are common, rupture through a bipartite patella fragment is rare. This case was managed similar to a quadriceps rupture with an excellent result.

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