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ArticleCureus2025

Gout and Patellar Tendon Tears: An Uncommon Intersection.

Amirzeb Aurangzeb, Vanessa Tan Wei Shen, Dinesh Sirisena

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Amirzeb AurangzebOrthopaedic Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, SGP.
Vanessa Tan Wei ShenSports Medicine, Ministry of Health Holdings, Singapore, SGP.
Dinesh SirisenaSports Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, SGP.

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Abstract

Patellar tendon (PT) tears are a rare cause of anterior knee pain and are usually classified as either partial or complete, with various potential etiologies. We present a unique case of a PT tear in a young male patient, precipitated by a history of gout. This case highlights the uncommon intersection of PT tears and gouty arthritis involving the entheses. The patient was a 36-year-old man of Indian origin who presented with a two-week history of atraumatic right knee swelling, with no identifiable precipitating factors aside from a known history of gout flares. Clinical examination revealed swelling and joint line tenderness in the right knee, though the overall assessment was otherwise unremarkable. In this paper, we explore management options for patients presenting with this rare manifestation of gout leading to a PT tear. This case highlights the importance of early assessment through thorough history-taking, physical examination, utilization of appropriate investigation modalities, and expedited treatment to facilitate a favorable outcome. Early intervention enabled a swift recovery and return to sports for the patient. It also serves as a valuable reminder for clinicians to consider PT tears in the differential diagnosis of anterior knee pain and to investigate potential causes of such tears, which may influence subsequent management.

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