Rupture of the quadriceps tendon is an uncommon but severe injury that has a long recovery period and risk of sequelae especially when repair is delayed. This article presents a case of ruptured quadriceps tendon complicated by a post-operative wound infection causing a six-month delay of ...
Certain antibiotics. Antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones increase the risk for tendon rupture, particularly the Achilles tendon. Quadriceps tendon rupture may be caused by: Direct trauma to thekneejust above the patella (kneecap) Advanced age resulting in decreased blood supply to the inside of the ...
Gb, WhitenerJh, RubrightR, Alexander CreightonKj, LogelMl, WoodBrandon D, Bushnell MD. The use of suture anchors to repair the ruptured quadriceps tendon. Curr Orthop Pract 2008;19(3):314-20. Rad je primljen 19 VI 2012. Recenziran 9. XII 2012. Prihvaćen za štampu 20. XII ...
The use of suture anchors to repair the ruptured quadriceps tendon. J Orthop Trauma. 2007; 21(6):407-413.Bushnell BD, Whitener GB,Rubright JH,et al.The use of suture anchors to repair the ruptured quadriceps tendon [J].J Orthop Trauma,2007,21 (6):407-413....