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The aim of this case study is to report an unprecedented event: the simultaneous trans-tendinous rupture of both quadriceps and patellar tendons in a young adult without predisposing factors, emphasizing the need for awareness in diagnosis and management, and suggesting a new avenue for research in prevention and rehabilitation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We report the case of a 35-year-old patient with no significant medical history, who experienced this injury following a sudden start in a sprint without prior warm-up. The clinical examination revealed a swollen, painful knee with active extension deficit, patellar ascent, and a sub patellar hiatus. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed a trans-tendinous rupture of both the patellar and quadriceps tendons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Tendon repair was performed using end-to-end sutures and a figure-8 reinforcement with the semitendinosus tendon, along with gracilis plastie to strengthen the patellar tendon repair. This methodological approach is discussed in the context of its effectiveness and potential implications for future surgical management of similar injuries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>After a 12-month follow-up, the patient exhibited highly satisfactory results, resuming both professional and sporting activities. To our knowledge, this is the first published case of a trans-tendinous rupture of the extensor apparatus tendons. This observation serves as a reference in understanding the mechanism and surgical management of such lesions, emphasizing the need for further research and clinical vigilance in similar cases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Highlights<\/jats:title>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijscr.2024.109429","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,2,27]],"date-time":"2024-02-27T11:42:31Z","timestamp":1709034151000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Floating patella: Ipsilateral and simultaneous rupture of the quadriceps and patellar tendons in a young individual (a surgical case report)"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"116","author":[{"given":"Omar","family":"Chraibi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Orthopedics and Traumatology Surgery, CHU Ibn Rochd, 32 pavilion, Casablanca, Morocco"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Abdeljabbar","family":"Messoudi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CHU Ibn Rochd, 32 pavilion, Casablanca, Morocco"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mohamed Amine","family":"Lamris","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Orthopedics and Traumatology Surgery, CHU Ibn Rochd, 32 pavilion, Casablanca, Morocco"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Abdessamad","family":"Rajaallah","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CHU Ibn Rochd, 32 pavilion, Casablanca, Morocco"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mohamed","family":"Rahmi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CHU Ibn Rochd, 32 pavilion, Casablanca, Morocco"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mohamed","family":"Rafai","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CHU Ibn Rochd, 32 pavilion, Casablanca, Morocco"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"276","reference":[{"key":"R1-110-20260326","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"S67","DOI":"10.1016\/j.otsr.2012.12.002","article-title":"Acute and old ruptures of the extensor apparatus of the knee in adults (excluding knee replacement)","volume":"99","author":"Saragaglia,","year":"2013","journal-title":"Orthop. 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