Lateral pain in an athlete's knee: A rare case of dislocation of the femoral biceps tendon

Abstract

Dislocation of the femoral biceps tendon is rare and is described clinically in the literature as a lateral pain in the knee. It was initially reported as an anomalous insertion of the long head of the femoral biceps. Subsequently, it was found to be caused by abnormal mobility of the tendon over the prominence of the fibular head at certain angles of knee flexion. The objective of the present report was to describe and discuss a condition of lateral knee pain in a swimmer who started to present subluxation of the femoral biceps during sports practice, which incapacitated him from taking part in trials and competitions. The case is discussed in the light of the literature surveyed; the likelihood that the etiology for the trauma leading to this condition was repetition; and the surgical treatment instituted, which led to excellent results and the patient's return to his habitual sports practice.