Simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture while playing basketball.
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Simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is an uncommon injury in healthy people and only a few cases have been reported in athletes. This is the first report of a patient with simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture incurred while playing basketball. The injury was surgically repaired and the patient had a good functional outcome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 36 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002