What are your findings?
The provided images show a large full-thickness defect within the quadriceps tendon. The patella tendon is intact and not significantly redundant.
What is the likely reason the patient can still straight leg raise?
There is still some intact portion of the extensor mechanism.
The provided images show a large full-thickness defect within the quadriceps tendon. The patella tendon is intact and not significantly redundant. The patient could still slightly leg raise and further imaging with MRI was arranged to further assess.