Vol. 9, Issue 3 (2023)
Spontaneous bilateral quadriceps rupture in a vitiligo patient: A case report
Author(s):
Dr. Rajashekar M, Dr. Himanshu Singh and Dr. Rishab R Diwakar
Abstract:
Introduction: Bilateral Spontaneous Quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare occurrence and a few handful cases have been reported in literature worldwide.
Case Presentation: A 57-year-old patient with Vitiligo and on oral steroids falls while trying to get up from a chair and complains of weakness in both knees, unable to get up. Patient was found to have osteo-tendinous rupture of Quadriceps tendon in both knees which occurred spontaneously leading to weakness and fall.
Conclusion: Prompt Orthopaedic attention is required with such conditions instead of giving priority to neurological review and consult for weakness as results are better in early diagnosis & surgery.
Pages: 248-251 | 647 Views 291 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Rajashekar M, Dr. Himanshu Singh and Dr. Rishab R Diwakar. Spontaneous bilateral quadriceps rupture in a vitiligo patient: A case report. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2023;9(3):248-251. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2023.v9.i3d.3431
