Reconstruction of a chronic quadriceps tendon tear in a body builder. 
Chronic quadriceps tendon tears are uncommon.  We report about a body builder taking a cocktail of anabolic drugs for several years in whom reconstruction of a chronic quadriceps tendon tear was performed using ipsilateral hamstring tendons with good results despite the 7 month delay between injury and surgery.  The use of hamstring tendons is a good option for the management of these lesions.