An Unusual Cause of Sudden Bilateral Lower Extremity Weakness. (April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Steffens, Sarah; Yaffee, Anna Q.; Krakow, David; Patel, Dhruv
• Editors: Jordan, Kathleen S.
• Is Part Of: Advanced emergency nursing journal. Volume 44:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 108
• Publication Date: 2022-04
• Subjects: acute weakness -- bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture -- MRI -- musculoskeletal injury; Emergency nursing -- Periodicals; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000401
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-4485

Abstract

Abstract : Acute bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is a musculoskeletal injury that requires urgent orthopedic surgical evaluation. Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is exceptionally rare, yet a missed diagnosis can result in long-term disability for the patient. This article presents a patient's case including the history, physical examination, key imaging findings, and management. This article emphasizes the importance of a detailed physical examination in patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints as well as maintaining a broad differential diagnosis, which will assist the advanced practice provider in recognizing both the common and rare diagnoses in the emergency department.