TY - JOUR T1 - Bilateral patellartendon rupture in a female soldier JF - BMJ Military Health JO - BMJ Mil Health SP - 138 LP - 139 DO - 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001557 VL - 167 IS - 2 AU - Daniel Burke AU - B Down AU - S Kulkarni AU - A Perry Y1 - 2021/04/01 UR - http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/content/167/2/138.abstract N2 - Unilateral rupture of the patellar tendon is a common knee injury. Bilateral rupture, however, is exceedingly rare. Furthermore, there have been no documented cases in women without identifiable risk factors. We present the case of a healthy 27-year-old female soldier with no significant previous medical or drug history who suffered bilateral patellar tendon ruptures during the Soldier Conditioning Review (SCR), a strength and conditioning diagnostic tool used by the British Army.The injury was sustained while completing 5×20 m shuttle sprints, which came after the ‘broad jump’ and the ‘seated med ball throw.’ While decelerating to turn, the patient felt extreme pain in both knees that was associated with simultaneous buckling of the knees. Examination of the patient revealed bilateral inability to straight leg raise or … ER -