Bilateral spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon in a patient with Wilson disease. A case report

Authors
Stein, V Petersen, W Laprell, H
Citation
V. Stein et al., Bilateral spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon in a patient with Wilson disease. A case report, UNFALLCHIRU, 102(9), 1999, pp. 733-736
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
UNFALLCHIRURG
ISSN journal
01775537 → ACNP
Volume
102
Issue
9
Year of publication
1999
Pages
733 - 736
Database
ISI
SICI code
0177-5537(199909)102:9<733:BSROTQ>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
A 58-year old man with wilson's disease sustained a bilateral spontaneous r upture of the quadriceps tendon. The histological investigation showed adva nced degeneration of tendon structure and cupper deposits. After tenosuture the patient had complete cure with full range of movement. We discuss abou t relation of wilson x s disease, cupper deposits and degenerative changes of tendon tissue.