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MRI of right and left knees showing T2-weighted sagittal image and demonstrating a full-thickness tear of the quadriceps tendon at the osteotendinous junction and fluid within the tendon gap with some retraction of the tendon which is more pronounced on the left side.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis, which was bilateral quadriceps tendons rupture (Figure 1).
Clinical photos showing full active extension 2 years postoperatively without extension lag.
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At the two-year follow-up, he had full quadriceps muscle strength with no extension lag (Figure 2), and his ROM was from 0 to 120 degrees bilaterally (Figure 3).
Clinical photos 2 years postoperatively showing full range of motion (0-120 degrees).
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At the two-year follow-up, he had full quadriceps muscle strength with no extension lag (Figure 2), and his ROM was from 0 to 120 degrees bilaterally (Figure 3).