Simultaneous Ipsilateral Quadriceps and Triceps Tendon Rupture in a Patient with End-Stage Renal Failure

Introduction. Quadriceps tendon ruptures (QTR) frequently occur in patients with end-stage renal failure, while triceps brachii tendon ruptures (TTR) are less common. This is the first properly documented report of a simultaneous ipsilateral traumatic rupture of both of these tendons. Case Report. A...

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Main Authors: Kevin Moerenhout, Georgios Gkagkalis, Benoit Benoit, Georges Yves Laflamme
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7602096
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description Introduction. Quadriceps tendon ruptures (QTR) frequently occur in patients with end-stage renal failure, while triceps brachii tendon ruptures (TTR) are less common. This is the first properly documented report of a simultaneous ipsilateral traumatic rupture of both of these tendons. Case Report. A 50-year-old patient, on hemodialysis for end-stage renal failure, fell on his right side. He presented with sudden right knee and elbow pain, with functional impairment of both joints. X-rays showed avulsion-like osseous lesions on the olecranon and patella with a low-riding patella. Ultrasound confirmed complete quadriceps and triceps avulsion ruptures. Both lesions were treated surgically. Fixation was performed with anchors using the Krackow suture technique for both tendons. Postoperative clinical and radiological results were satisfactory, and follow-up was uneventful. The patient regained his preinjury functional level with a complete range of motion of both his knee and elbow. Discussion. Isolated QTR and TTR are frequent lesions in chronic renal failure patients treated with hemodialysis. Simultaneous ipsilateral rupture of both tendons however is extremely rare and should therefore not be overlooked. Surgical treatment is recommended for complete ruptures.
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spelling doaj-art-20dde5bf6b444370a46532f83c99d1142025-08-20T03:54:47ZengWileyCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572018-01-01201810.1155/2018/76020967602096Simultaneous Ipsilateral Quadriceps and Triceps Tendon Rupture in a Patient with End-Stage Renal FailureKevin Moerenhout0Georgios Gkagkalis1Benoit Benoit2Georges Yves Laflamme3Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, 5400 Boul Gouin O, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montréal, QC, H4J 1C5, CanadaOrthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, 5400 Boul Gouin O, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montréal, QC, H4J 1C5, CanadaOrthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, 5400 Boul Gouin O, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montréal, QC, H4J 1C5, CanadaOrthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, 5400 Boul Gouin O, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Montréal, QC, H4J 1C5, CanadaIntroduction. Quadriceps tendon ruptures (QTR) frequently occur in patients with end-stage renal failure, while triceps brachii tendon ruptures (TTR) are less common. This is the first properly documented report of a simultaneous ipsilateral traumatic rupture of both of these tendons. Case Report. A 50-year-old patient, on hemodialysis for end-stage renal failure, fell on his right side. He presented with sudden right knee and elbow pain, with functional impairment of both joints. X-rays showed avulsion-like osseous lesions on the olecranon and patella with a low-riding patella. Ultrasound confirmed complete quadriceps and triceps avulsion ruptures. Both lesions were treated surgically. Fixation was performed with anchors using the Krackow suture technique for both tendons. Postoperative clinical and radiological results were satisfactory, and follow-up was uneventful. The patient regained his preinjury functional level with a complete range of motion of both his knee and elbow. Discussion. Isolated QTR and TTR are frequent lesions in chronic renal failure patients treated with hemodialysis. Simultaneous ipsilateral rupture of both tendons however is extremely rare and should therefore not be overlooked. Surgical treatment is recommended for complete ruptures.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7602096
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Case Reports in Orthopedics
title Simultaneous Ipsilateral Quadriceps and Triceps Tendon Rupture in a Patient with End-Stage Renal Failure
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title_short Simultaneous Ipsilateral Quadriceps and Triceps Tendon Rupture in a Patient with End-Stage Renal Failure
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