Quadriceps tendon rupture due to postepileptic convulsion

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BALIK M. S., Erkut A., GÜVERCİN Y., ŞAHİN R., Keskin D.

Knee Surgery and Related Research, cilt.26, sa.2, ss.114-116, 2014 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5792/ksrr.2014.26.2.114
  • Dergi Adı: Knee Surgery and Related Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.114-116
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Epileptic seizures, Knee joint, Quadriceps, Tendon injuries
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We present a case of quadriceps tendon (QT) rupture. QT ruptures can occur in all ages. The cause is mostly traumatic in origin. Spontaneous ruptures that are thought to result from predisposing conditions are rare. Post-convulsion QT ruptures lacking traumas in their history can be overlooked in clinical examinations. This should be born in mind by the attending physician, as early diagnosis and treatment of the condition can lead to satisfactory outcomes.