Extensor mechanism of the knee injuries
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Gaillard F, Bell D, Hacking C, et al. Extensor mechanism of the knee injuries. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-1304
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At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.
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Synonyms:
- Extensor mechanism of the knee injury
- Injuries to the extensor mechanism of the knee
Extensor mechanism of the knee injuries can be subdivided into:
- acute injuries
- quadriceps muscle tears
- quadriceps tendon rupture
- patellar tendon rupture
- patella fracture
- patellar dislocation often with medial retinaculum tears
- patellar sleeve fractures
- chronic injuries
References
- 1. eMedicine.com
- 2. WheelessOnline
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