Soft tissue extensor mechanism tendon ruptures of the knee. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rhind, John-Henry; Lancaster, Patrick; Ahmed, Usman; Carmont, Michael
• Is Part Of: British journal of hospital medicine. Volume 82:Number 11(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Extensor mechanism -- Knee -- Patella tendon -- Quadriceps tendon -- Surgery -- Tendon; Medicine -- Periodicals; Hospital care -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2021.0139
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-8460

Abstract

Abstract : Ruptures of the extensor mechanism of the knee are serious injuries requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. They can be divided into soft tissue and bony causes. Soft tissue tendon injuries can be either partial or complete. Rupture of the quadriceps tendon is an uncommon injury and is more frequent in patients over the age of 40 years. Patella tendon ruptures are even rarer and are more frequent in patients under the age of 40 years. Causes can be direct or indirect. Complete ruptures of the quadriceps tendon or patella tendon benefit from early surgical management, while partial ruptures may be managed non-operatively. This article gives an overview of the presentation, assessment and management of soft tissue extensor mechanism tendon ruptures for core surgical, acute care common stem and emergency medicine trainees.