INTRODUCTION: We conduct a systematic and qualitative review of the current literature to evaluate studies that described bilateral ruptures of the extensor mechanism of the knee. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed to evaluate all studies included in the literature until September 2016. RESULTS: Fourteen studies with a total of 44 patients met the inclusion criteria. There were 14 patients with CRF (61%), 6 patients were affected by diabetes mellitus (14%) while other 6 patients were obese patients (14%). CONCLUSION: CRF represents the most frequent comorbidity in patients with bilateral quadriceps/patellar tendon ruptures.
INTRODUCTION: We conduct a systematic and qualitative review of the current literature to evaluate studies that described bilateral ruptures of the extensor mechanism of the knee. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed to evaluate all studies included in the literature until September 2016. RESULTS: Fourteen studies with a total of 44 patients met the inclusion criteria. There were 14 patients with CRF (61%), 6 patients were affected by diabetes mellitus (14%) while other 6 patients were obesepatients (14%). CONCLUSION: CRF represents the most frequent comorbidity in patients with bilateral quadriceps/patellar tendon ruptures.
Authors: Edward S Chang; Christopher C Dodson; Fotios Tjoumakaris; Steven B Cohen; Edward S Chang; Christopher C Dodson; Fotios Tjoumakaris; Steven B Cohen Journal: Phys Sportsmed Date: 2014-05 Impact factor: 2.241