Crossed doubled patellar tendon: A rare anatomical variant with potential clinical significance

Radiology Case Reports

Sayed Ali, MD¹  Ziyu Xian, Bachelor of Science² 

[1] Department of Radiology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA;Corresponding author.;

关键词: Knee;    Cross over;    Patella tendon;    Anatomical variant;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The patellar tendon is an integral part of the knee extensor mechanism and has been historically described as a single tendon. A doubled patellar tendon is an exceedingly rare finding. We present a case of a crossed doubled patellar tendon in a 70-year-old male with a history of right knee pain, which to our knowledge has only been reported once before in the literature. The presence of a doubled patellar tendon has a potential influence on surgical planning and in the etiology of anterior knee pain.

【 授权许可】

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