Affiliation:
1. S. Andrea Hospital, “La Sapienza” University of Rome
Abstract
We present a case report of a 43-year-old male patient with simultaneous ruptured of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), patellar tendon (PT) and lateral meniscus tear, occurred during a tennis match. This combinate tear is not frequent, and literature reports only few cases. Clinical diagnosis can be difficult and the support of MRI and X-Ray is needed. Surgery was performed within seven days from injury in a one-step fashion. Clinical and radiological outcome treatment was successful.
Subject
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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