Bilateral Simultaneous Infrapatellar Tendon Ruptures: A Case Study

J. Timothy Noteboom, Merry N. Lester

This case study reports on a patient with a diagnosis of bilateral patellar tendon ruptures. Bilateral ruptures of the infrapatellar tendons are rare occurrences; approximately 20 cases have been reported in the medical literature. Much of the medical literature concentrates on surgical repair, immediate postoperative follow-up, and final outcome. There is a void in the literature concerning the rehabilitative process of these patients. The subject of this study is a 26-year-old male former collegiate athlete who suffered simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon ruptures while jumping. A rehabilitation model is provided that may assist others treating patients with similar conditions.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1994;20(3):166-170.

Key Words: patellar tendon, rehabilitation, electrical stimulation

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