Presentation
Fall onto knee
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Patellar tendon rupture
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No fracture or joint effusion. The patella position is high (patella alta) and the patellar tendon silhouette is irregular concerning for patella ligament rupture. Marked overlying prepatellar soft tissue thickening.
Case Discussion
Ruptured patellar tendon was confirmed on US and repaired the following day.
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