| Literature DB >> 12931812 |
R V Manoj Kumar1, S Rajasekaran.
Abstract
Ochronosis, the musculoskeletal manifestation of alkaptonuria, is known to lead to degenerative changes of the spine and weight-bearing joints. Symptoms related to degeneration of tendons or ligaments with spontaneous ruptures have not previously been reported. Three patients are described with four spontaneous ruptures of either the patellar tendon or tendo Achillis as the first symptom of alkaptonuria.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12931812
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br ISSN: 0301-620X