Rupture of the quadriceps tendon after arthroscopic lateral meniscectomy: A postoperative complication?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of complete quadriceps tendon rupture that occurred a few days after arthroscopic lateral meniscectomy. Complications following arthroscopy are rare; there have been many reports of quadriceps tendon rupture in the literature, but none by this kind of mechanism.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Menisci, Tibial
- Tendon Injuries
Anatomy
- knee
- tibia