Simultaneous and Spontaneous Bilateral Quadriceps Tendons Rupture

Abstract

Simultaneous and spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is an uncommon injury that is usually seen in association with multiple medical conditions and some medications. We report a case of simultaneous and spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture that may be related to the long-term use of a statin.

Functional Results Following Surgical Repair of Simultaneous Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Ruptures

“…5,6 Most of the studies describing these injuries are individual case reports. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] Although not nearly as common, there have been recent case reports describing bilateral quadriceps ruptures in healthy individuals without any predisposing risk factors. [21][22][23][24][25][26] Regardless of medical history, nearly all cases (especially in recent literature) involved patients who underwent surgical repair.…”

The Authors Respond

“…Quadriceps tendon rupture occurred in the patient in the study of Celik et al 1 while he was climbing the stairs. This broad tendon continues as the patellar ligament.…”

“…1 Dr Neubauer mentioned that longtime statin use can be a risk factor of tendinopathy and tendon rupture. 1 Dr Neubauer mentioned that longtime statin use can be a risk factor of tendinopathy and tendon rupture.…”

Simultaneous Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture following Long-Term Low-Dose Nasal Corticosteroid Application

“…Since the first description by Steiner and Plamer [2], only slightly more than 100 cases were reported in the English literature. Bilateral ruptures are generally associated with chronic diseases including chronic renal failures [3], hyperparathyroidism, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus [4], or long-term use of drugs such as quinolones, statins [14], and anabolic steroids [6]. …”