Ia. Karnezis et Pjm. Morrison, UNUSUAL PATELLAR TENDON INJURY IN AN ADOLESCENT RUNNER WITH GENERALIZED LIGAMENTOUS LAXITY, British journal of sports medicine, 30(2), 1996, pp. 178-180
A case is reported of an acute traction injury of the patellar tendon
in a boy of 14 with joint hypermobility. Such injuries are unusual but
early diagnosis and surgical repair lead to a good long term out-come
. In adolescents participating,in sports, the awareness of the possibi
lity of a rare knee extensor mechanism injury is essential for a succe
ssful outcome.