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Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): A case report and literature review
International Journal of Case Reports in Orthopaedics · 2025 · Vol. 7(1) · pp. 46–49
Abdulaziz A ALMohammed✉Basil AlqahtaniElham A AlghamdiHusam Fahmi AlFashtakiTarek AlissaIbrahim Alserhani
Abstract
Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture (SBPTR) is a rare condition and has been frequently linked to systemic diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We present the case of a 40-year-old Saudi female with SLE who developed SBPTR following a simple fall. This report outlines the diagnosis and management and includes a review of the literature on SBPTR in patients with systemic conditions. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes, especially in those with underlying systemic diseases.
Tendon Structure and TreatmentShoulder Injury and TreatmentOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationMedicineTendon rupturePatellar tendonSystemic lupusDermatologySystemic diseaseTendonSurgeryPathologyImmunopathology
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