Simultaneous and spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendons rupture

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Jul;91(7):631-4. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0b013e3182555dbb.

Abstract

Simultaneous and spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is an uncommon injury that is usually seen in association with multiple medical conditions and some medications. We report a case of simultaneous and spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture that may be related to the long-term use of a statin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fluorobenzenes / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Knee Injuries / diagnosis
  • Knee Injuries / etiology*
  • Knee Injuries / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pyrimidines / adverse effects
  • Rosuvastatin Calcium
  • Rupture / diagnosis
  • Rupture / etiology
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Sulfonamides / adverse effects
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis
  • Tendon Injuries / etiology*
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*

Substances

  • Fluorobenzenes
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Pyrimidines
  • Sulfonamides
  • Rosuvastatin Calcium