Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture and Femoral Neck Fracture After Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures: A Case Report.

Marcus Örgel Alexander Ranker Nils Wirries Christian Krettek Jan-Dierk Clausen Philipp Mommsen

Published in: JBJS case connector (2022)

Tonic-clonic seizures can be associated with unique and complex acute orthopaedic injuries that can be initially missed. Physicians should be cognizant of the need for a thorough medical history and physical examination to avoid orthopaedic postseizure missed diagnoses.

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