Isolated vastus lateralis tendon avulsion

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2013 Oct;42(10):464-5.

Abstract

Isolated avulsion of the vastus lateralis tendon is a very rare injury. To our knowledge, only 1 case has been reported in the literature. This tendon is crucial to knee stability and proper patellofemoral tracking. As isolated avulsion of the tendon tends to occur in young, active males, early surgical repair is recommended to allow them to maintain a high level of functional ability. We present the case of a 49-year-old man who sustained an isolated vastus lateralis tendon avulsion injury. The injury was successfully treated with suture anchor repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quadriceps Muscle / physiopathology*
  • Tendon Injuries / physiopathology
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*
  • Tendons / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome