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ArticleTrauma case reports2026

Knee dislocation associated with patellar tendon rupture: case report and literature review.

Jorge Isla, Rafael Calvo, Héctor Cifuentes, Consuelo Carrasco, Waldo González, Manuel Terraza, Hernán Salas

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Jorge IslaKnee and Arthroscopy Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Clínica Alemana - Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
Rafael CalvoKnee and Arthroscopy Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Clínica Alemana - Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
Héctor CifuentesKnee and Arthroscopy Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Clínica Alemana - Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
Consuelo CarrascoKnee and Arthroscopy Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Clínica Alemana - Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
Waldo GonzálezKnee and Arthroscopy Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Clínica Alemana - Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
Manuel TerrazaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Salvador - Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Hernán SalasDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Salvador - Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

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Abstract

Knee dislocations and multiligament knee injuries represent a significant clinical and surgical challenge, particularly when associated with patellar tendon rupture, a rare combination with a high functional impact that may initially go unrecognized. Management of these injuries requires meticulous planning to restore anatomy, joint stability, and extensor mechanism function in order to optimize long-term functional outcomes. We report the case of a patient who sustained a knee dislocation associated with patellar tendon rupture, which was surgically managed using a two-stage approach. Current evidence in the literature is limited to case reports and small case series; therefore, no specific classification system or standardized management guidelines are currently available. Level of evidence: V (Case report).

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Joint instabilityKnee dislocationMultiligament knee injuryMultiligament reconstructionPatellar tendon rupture

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PMID42239653
PMCPMC13226783

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