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CASE REPORT article

Front. Surg.
Sec. Orthopedic Surgery
Volume 11 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1430774

Rebuilding Strength: Surgical Intervention and Rehabilitation for Bilateral Spontaneous Quadriceps Tendon Rupture-A Case Report

Provisionally accepted
Huaize Dong Huaize Dong Jin Yang Jin Yang Hao Yu Hao Yu Jinsong Zhu Jinsong Zhu Jibin Yang Jibin Yang *
  • Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China

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    The quadriceps tendon, crucial for body movement, is among the body's strongest tendons.Factors like diabetes or hormone use can weaken it, making even minor trauma potentially causing rupture. Bilateral spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture, where both tendons tear simultaneously, is rare. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial. We present a case of a 44-year-old woman who experienced bilateral rupture after falling while doing chores. She had immediate pain and limited knee movement. Diagnosis via physical examination and CT/MRI scans confirmed the rupture. Surgical repair followed by rehabilitation led to significant pain reduction and improved function within two months. Overall, her postoperative outcome was satisfactory. This study underscores the importance of clear diagnosis, timely surgery, and thorough rehabilitation for optimal patient recovery from bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture.

    Keywords: ：Bilateral, Quadriceps tendon rupture, Spontaneous, surgical repair, Rehabilitation

    Received: 10 May 2024; Accepted: 03 Jul 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Dong, Yang, Yu, Zhu and Yang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Jibin Yang, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China

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