Distal Patellar Tendon SpeedBridge Repair.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 33532201.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eats.2020.09.003 and PMC identifier 7823059.
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Abstract
Patellar tendon ruptures are rare injuries in young athletes, resulting in disruption of the extensor mechanism, and require surgery for functional recovery. Several techniques have been reported, including end-to-end repair and single-row suture anchor constructs. The strength of these repairs has been questioned, and they are commonly augmented. We endorse a double-row repair technique that provides an anatomic restoration of the footprint, has high fixation strength, eliminates the need for graft augmentation, and allows early motion.
Anatomy
- knee