Ultrasound diagnosis of quadriceps tendon rupture

J Emerg Med. 2008 Oct;35(3):293-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.05.015. Epub 2007 Sep 17.

Abstract

Quadriceps tendon ruptures are an uncommon knee injury. The diagnosis is often complicated by a limited examination secondary to edema and pain, the insensitivity of radiographs, and the unavailability of non-emergent magnetic resonance imaging. A delay in diagnosis and treatment has been shown to cause significant morbidity. A case report of bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is presented demonstrating the utility and ease of bedside ultrasound to rapidly confirm the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Comoros
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Humans
  • Knee / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / epidemiology
  • Point-of-Care Systems
  • Rupture
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tendon Injuries / epidemiology
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery
  • Ultrasonography