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Mechanism Overload of the extensor mechanism complex (quadriceps, quadriceps tendon, patella, patellar tendon, tibial tubercle) More likely to occur with knee flexed to 60 degrees, given most force on tendon at this angle (Matava 1996) Epidemiology Uncommon injury: Females Age: 20s and 30s most commonly More often unilateral, but bilateral patellar tendon rupture has been documented (Matava 1996) Predisposing Factors (Volpi 2016) Previous surgery Patellar tendinopathy SLE Rheumatoid arthritis Chronic renal failure DM Physical Exam Loss of extensor mechanism (ability to extend at knee joint) Hemarthrosis, swelling, tenderness Palpable defect inferior to patella Patella alta (elevation of patellar height) Inability of unassisted weight bearing (Volk 2014) Injury Classification Partial tendon rupture – Extensor mechanism intact Complete tendon rupture – Loss of extensor mechanism Tendon avulsion from inferior pole of patella May include bony fragment when associated patellar fracture (McMahon 2014) Mid-tendon rupture Tendon avulsion from tibial tubercle May include bony fragment when associated tibial tubercle fracture Xrays Trauma knee series: AP, lateral, obliques and can consider sunrise/tunnel views if indicated Xray cannot visualize tendon, but may provide other evidence of tendon rupture as shown below Ultrasound Can aid in diagnosis at bedside using longitudinal view from inferior patella to tibial tuberosity Normal tendon structure can be identified as multiple parallel echogenic lines Rupture can be identified as a hypoechoic break with surrounding edema MRI Gold standard for diagnosis Usually unnecessary in ER and can be obtained as out-patient if needed Emergency Department Management Partial tendon rupture Usually treated non-operatively Knee immobilizer and crutches ( non-weight bearing in immediate period ) Orthopedic follow up – graded weight bearing as tolerated for 3-6 weeks (Khan 2005) Complete tendon rupture Usually treated with operative repair Prompt follow up necessary (within 1 week) Non-weight bearing with knee immobilizer and crutches Shorter time to surgical repair was associated with better outcomes of recovery – lower incidence of quadriceps weakness and incomplete knee flexion (Matava 1996) Indications for immediate Orthopedic consultation Any associated fracture (e.g

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