| Fluoroquinolone-associated bilateral patellar tendon rupture: a case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20572481 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Single series case reports have described bilateral traumatic patellar tendon ruptures, and less frequently, with little or no trauma. Patellar tendon rupture most often occurs in patients younger than 40 years old and is commonly precipitated by a sudden, significant eccentric contraction. Patellar tendon ruptures are uncommon in those older than 40 years of age, but when they occur, may indicate an underlying systemic disorder. Corticosteroid injections, rheumatic disease, metabolic disorders, and fluoroquinolone use have all been associated with increased risk of tendon rupture. While the Achilles tendon is the most commonly affected by fluoroquinolone use, cases involving the rotator cuff, biceps, wrist extensors, and quadriceps tendon among others, have been described. A case is presented of a 43-year-old man without pre-existing medical comorbidities who sustained atraumatic bilateral patellar tendon ruptures following a treatment course of fluoroquinolone medication. |
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Authors:
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Daniel J Stinner; Justin D Orr; Joseph R Hsu |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Military medicine Volume: 175 ISSN: 0026-4075 ISO Abbreviation: Mil Med Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-24 Completed Date: 2010-07-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984771R Medline TA: Mil Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 457-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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United States Institute of Surgical Research, 3400 Rawley E. Chambers Avenue, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA. |
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects, therapeutic use Fluoroquinolones / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Musculoskeletal Diseases / chemically induced*, diagnosis, surgery Patellar Ligament / drug effects*, surgery Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy Rupture, Spontaneous / chemically induced Suture Techniques |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Fluoroquinolones; 85721-33-1/Ciprofloxacin |
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