Patella Baja with Complete Quadriceps Tendon Rupture.
Liyana AhmedSanjana KondaLatha GantiDarren McAuleyPublished in: Orthopedic reviews (2024)
Patella baja is an uncommon yet dangerous condition primarily found in patients who have received knee surgery, but can occur in anyone, more commonly in overweight, middle-aged males. The case presented outlines an instance in which a man with no previous history of knee injury or surgery, yet with other high-risk factors, develops patella baja after a minor injury. The case highlights the importance of testing and awareness of such conditions. The case report outlines the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of the patient's condition.
Keyphrases
- case report
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- minimally invasive
- risk factors
- coronary artery bypass
- total knee arthroplasty
- middle aged
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- anterior cruciate ligament
- knee osteoarthritis
- chronic kidney disease
- physical activity
- prognostic factors
- surgical site infection
- patient reported outcomes
- weight gain
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- acute coronary syndrome
- body mass index