Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture in a Patient with Psoriasis
Author Information
Author(s): Senevirathna Shanaka, Radha Sarkell, Rajeev Aysha
Primary Institution: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK
Hypothesis
Is bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture common in patients with psoriasis treated with topical steroids?
Conclusion
Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare occurrence in patients with psoriasis who are being treated with topical steroids.
Supporting Evidence
- Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is extremely rare in the absence of systemic disease.
- The patient was treated with topical steroids and not systemic steroids.
- Post-operative recovery allowed the patient to perform straight leg raises without a lag.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who hurt both of his knees at the same time because of a rare injury related to his skin condition and the medicine he was using.
Methodology
The patient was diagnosed through ultrasound scans and underwent bilateral surgical repair of the quadriceps tendons.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
57-year-old Caucasian man with a history of psoriasis.
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