Concomitant multiligamentous knee injury and patellar tendon tear- A rare injury pattern

We report two such cases & highlight the mechanism, treatment and modified rehabilitation protocol. In acute setting, diagnosis may be difficult due to gross soft tissue swelling. Magnetic resonance imaging is an important diagnostic tool to know the extent and site of ligament tears & to avoid misdiagnosis. Simultaneous repair or reconstruction of all the structures in the grossly unstable knee with modified rehabilitation protocol can be performed to obtain optimal functional outcomes.
Source: Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research