The Journal of Knee Surgery, Table of Contents J Knee Surg 2007; 20(4): 293-295DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1248061 Case Report© 2007 Thieme Medical PublishersQuadriceps Tendon Rupture Through a Superolateral Bipartite PatellaG. William Woods1 , Daniel P. O'Connor2 , Hussein A. Elkousy1 1The Fondren Orthopedic Group, Houston, Tex 2The Joe W. King Orthopedic Institute, Houston, Tex Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT We report a case of a quadriceps tendon rupture through a bipartite patella. Although quadriceps tendon ruptures and patella fractures are common, rupture through a bipartite patella fragment is rare. This case was managed similar to a quadriceps rupture with an excellent result. Full Text
