Bagherifard A, Jabalameli M, Rezazadeh J, Ghaffari S, Tabrizian P. Simultaneous Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture Following a Low - Energy Trauma in a Male Body Builder with the History of Anabolic - Androgenic Steroids Consumption. JROS 2018; 5 (2)
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http://jros.iums.ac.ir/article-1-230-en.html
1- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Introduction: Consumption of anabolic - androgenic steroids (AAS) is described as a major factor in tendon weakening process. The reports of bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture (QTR) following the AAS consumption are very rare. The current study described a case of simultaneous bilateral QTR following a low - energy trauma in a body builder with the history of ASS consumption.
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Knee surgery Received: 2019/09/9 | Accepted: 2018/05/15 | Published: 2018/05/15