Bilateral patellar tendon rupture on lupus undergoing corticosteroids: a case report

Bilateral patellar tendon rupture on lupus undergoing corticosteroids: a case report

Abstract Background Patellar tendon rupture is a rare condition, especially when it is bilateral. The most frequent associated pathologies are systemic lupus erythematosus, chronic renal failure, or treatments like corticosteroids. The aim of this case report is to draw attention to the non-specific...

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Main Authors: Zakaria El Ouali, Kawtar Nassar, Elie Bassa, Reda Taoussi, Mouna Sabiri, Mohamed Rafai, Saadia Janani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Systemic lupus Erythematosus
Tendon rupture
Corticosteroids
Patella Alta
Ultrasound
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03513-w

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