Simultaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon with contralateral rupture of the patellar tendon in an otherwise healthy athlete

British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 177-178

  Munshi, N I ^a  

^a QUEEN ELIZABETH II HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Patella tendon; Quadriceps tendon; Simultaneous rupture; Weight lifter

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; ATHLETE; CASE REPORT; HUMAN; MALE; PATELLA TENDON; QUADRICEPS FEMORIS MUSCLE; SPORT INJURY; TENDON RUPTURE; WEIGHT LIFTING;

EID: 0029989801     PISSN: 03063674     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.30.2.177     Document Type: Article

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