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Popliteus tendon rupture: a case report and review of the literature

2003; BMJ; Volume: 37; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/bjsm.37.4.358

1473-0480

AR Guha, K A Gorgees, D I Walker,

Tendon Structure and Treatment

Isolated rupture of the popliteus musculotendinous unit is an uncommon injury. A case is here reported of a semiprofessional athlete with a ruptured popliteus tendon without significant instability of the knee. The diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging and confirmed by arthroscopy.