An Unusual Cause of Sudden Bilateral Lower Extremity Weakness

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作者
Steffens, Sarah [1 ]
Yaffee, Anna Q. [1 ]
Krakow, David [1 ]
Patel, Dhruv [2 ]
机构
[1] Emory Univ Hosp, 1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA
[2] Emory Univ, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA
关键词
acute weakness; bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture; MRI; musculoskeletal injury;
D O I
10.1097/TME.0000000000000401
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R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Acute bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is a musculoskeletal injury that requires urgent orthopedic surgical evaluation. Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is exceptionally rare, yet a missed diagnosis can result in long-term disability for the patient. This article presents a patient's case including the history, physical examination, key imaging findings, and management. This article emphasizes the importance of a detailed physical examination in patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints as well as maintaining a broad differential diagnosis, which will assist the advanced practice provider in recognizing both the common and rare diagnoses in the emergency department.
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页码:103 / 108
页数:6
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