Moura, DLMarques, JPLucas, FMFonseca, FP2017-08-252017-08-252017Rev Bras Ortop. 2016 Jun 22;52(1):111-114.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.4/2069Bilateral patellar tendon rupture is a rare entity, often associated with systemic diseases and patellar tendinopathy. The authors report a rare case of a 34-year-old man with simultaneous bilateral rupture of the patellar tendon caused by minor trauma. The patient is a retired basketball player with no past complaints of chronic knee pain and a history of steroid use. Surgical management consisted in primary end-to-end tendon repair protected temporarily with cerclage wiring, followed by a short immobilization period and intensive rehabilitation program. Five months after surgery, the patient was able to fully participate in sport activities.engLigamento PatelarLesões dos Tendõesjournal article10.1016/j.rboe.2016.03.006