Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8719018 | Injury | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patellar tendon rupture is rare in the pediatric population and represents 7% of pediatric patients who sustained acute traumatic injury of the knee extensor mechanism. Ruptures may occur midsubstance, or from proximal or distal insertions. High riding patella is the hallmark diagnostic sign for such injury. Although rare, it is considered a serious injury that necessitates early diagnosis and surgical intervention. Functional range of motion was obtained in all patients with different modalities of treatment.
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Authors
Mohamed Abdelhamid Ali Yousef, Scott Rosenfeld,