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01-10-2006 | Sports Medicine

Simultaneous rupture of the patellar tendon and the anterior cruciate ligament: a case report and literature review

Authors: Francis Y. Chow, Yiu-Chung Wun, Yuk-Yin Chow

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 10/2006

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We report a case of simultaneous rupture of the patellar tendon and the anterior cruciate ligament. This condition was rarely reported in the literature and clinical diagnosis can be difficult. It is frequently associated with injuries of other knee structures. The preferred treatment is immediate primary repair of the patellar tendon and delayed reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.

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Title: Simultaneous rupture of the patellar tendon and the anterior cruciate ligament: a case report and literature review
Authors: Francis Y. Chow
Yiu-Chung Wun
Yuk-Yin Chow
Publication date: 01-10-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 10/2006
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-006-0048-3

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