Patellar Tendon Repair With Ipsilateral Semitendinosus Autograft Augmentation.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29349015.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.013 and PMC identifier 5765631.
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Abstract
Patellar tendon ruptures are rare but potentially devastating injuries. Acute repair after patellar tendon rupture affords the best opportunity for tension-free restoration of the extensor mechanism. Biological augmentation of primary repair is believed to decrease strain across the repair site and reduce the risk of rerupture. We present a technique for primary patellar tendon repair with bidirectional fixation using transosseous tunnels, suture anchor fixation, and ipsilateral hamstring autograft augmentation in a distal patellar pole socket.
Anatomy
- knee