Lab Studies:
none
Other Studies:
X-ray in ED: Negative for acute fracture.
Limited diagnostic US at office visit: Fully ruptured quadriceps tendon proximal to patella.
MRI:
Case Photo #1
Complete avulsion of the rectus femoris contribution of the quadriceps tendon from the patellar attachment site with tendon retraction of 5 cm and surrounding hemorrhage and edema.
Case Photo #2 Case Photo #3 Case Photo #4 Case Photo #5 Case Photo #6 Case Photo #7 Case Photo #8 Proximal to distal rectus femoris avulsion and retraction with high-grade partial tears of the distal vastus medialis and vastus lateralis tendons.
Case Photo #8 Some of the fibers of the distal vastus medialis and vastus lateralis tendons remain attached to the patella.
Consultations:
Orthopedics
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