Presentation
Trauma, inability to extend the knee.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Patellar tendon tear
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Superiorly displaced patella (patella alta) with wavy appearing patellar tendon suggests patellar tendon tear.
From the case:
Patellar tendon tear
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Complete tear of the proximal patellar tendon with superior displacement of the patella. Small lateral meniscus radial free edge tear.
Case Discussion
A classic example of a patellar tendon tear clearly visible on the X-ray because of the superior displacement of the patella confirmed on MRI.
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