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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Tailored Rehabilitation Program and Dynamic Ultrasonography After Surgical Repair of Bilateral Simultaneous Quadriceps Tendon Rupture in a Patient Affected by Gout: A Case Report.

Emanuela Elena Mihai, Matei Teodorescu, Sergiu Iordache, Catalin Cirstoiu, Mihai Berteanu

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Emanuela Elena MihaiDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 050451 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9016-8461
Matei TeodorescuDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Elias University Emergency Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, Romania.
Sergiu IordacheDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 050451 Bucharest, Romania.
Catalin CirstoiuDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 050451 Bucharest, Romania.
Mihai BerteanuDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 050451 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9379-4580

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Abstract

Spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture is a very rare occurrence, notably for bilateral simultaneous ruptures. Its occurrence is commonly linked to an underlying condition that may weaken the tendons leading to rupture. We report the case of a 68-year-old Caucasian male afflicted with long-term gout who presented a bilateral simultaneous quadriceps tendon rupture (BSQTR). We showcase the clinical presentation, the surgical intervention, rehabilitation program, dynamic sonographic monitoring, and home-based rehabilitation techniques of this injury, which aimed to improve activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QoL). The patient was included in a 9-week post-surgical rehabilitation program and a home-based rehabilitation program with subsequent pain management and gait reacquisition. The outcome measures included right and left knee active range of motion (AROM), pain intensity measured on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), functioning measured through ADL score, and gait assessment on Functional Ambulation Categories (FAC). All endpoints were measured at different time points, scoring significant improvement at discharge compared to baseline (e.g., AROM increased from 0 degrees to 95 degrees, while VAS decreased from 7 to 1, ADL score increased from 6 to 10, and FAC increased from 1 to 5). Moreover, some of these outcomes continued to improve after discharge, and the effects of home-based rehabilitation program and a single hip joint manipulation were assessed at 6-month follow-up. Musculoskeletal ultrasound findings showed mature tendon structure, consistent dynamic glide, and no scarring.

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bilateral quadriceps tendon rupturedynamic sonographyhome-based rehabilitationjoint manipulationsimultaneous quadriceps tendon rupture

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PMID40805863
PMCPMC12346009

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