Best Practice Case Studies-Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

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A 51-year-old male with knee pain and limited leg extension is suspected of having a quadriceps tendon rupture. MRI imaging reveals a complete tendon rupture, with retracted quadriceps and surrounding hematoma. The quadriceps tendon consists of four muscle layers: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. The most commonly involved muscle in tears is the rectus femoris. Imaging in another patient shows a high-grade partial tear with some remaining fibers attached to the patella. Both axial and sagittal imaging are crucial for evaluating quadriceps tendon injuries.

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Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 54

Topic Thigh

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2nd Edition, CASE 54

2nd Edition

Thigh

quadriceps tendon rupture

MRI imaging

rectus femoris

knee pain

tendon tear evaluation