Popliteus tendon rupture: a case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Isolated rupture of the popliteus musculotendinous unit is an uncommon injury. A case is here reported of a semiprofessional athlete with a ruptured popliteus tendon without significant instability of the knee. The diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed by arthroscopy.
Medical subject headings
- Knee Injuries
- Tendon Injuries
Anatomy
- knee