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Multiple sagittal MRI views showing the complete patellar tendon rupture and the patella alta.
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was done and it showed a complete rupture of the patellar tendon (Fig. 1).
Postoperative x-ray images showing the fixation using two k-wires, tension band and two screws.
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After closure, two views of plain radiographs were taken (Fig. 2).
The x-ray images after removing the screws demonstrating an adequate union.
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However, the two screws over the tibial tuberosity were removed after one year because of their prominence and x-ray images were taken afterwards showing an adequate union (Fig. 3).
The patient with her knees actively flexed three years after surgery.
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