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Popliteus tendon rupture: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Isolated rupture of the popliteus musculotendinous unit is an uncommon injury. A case is here reported of a semiprofessional athlete with a ruptured popliteus tendon without significant instability of the knee. The diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed by arthroscopy.

  • popliteus tendon
  • knee
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • arthroscopy

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.37.4.358

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