UNUSUAL PATELLAR TENDON INJURY IN AN ADOLESCENT RUNNER WITH GENERALIZED LIGAMENTOUS LAXITY

Authors
KARNEZIS IA MORRISON PJM
Citation
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
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Sport Sciences
Journal title
British journal of sports medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
03063674
Volume
30
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
178 - 180
Database
ISI
SICI code
0306-3674(1996)30:2<178:UPTIIA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
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.