Patellar tendon and tibial tubercle reconstruction using quadriceps tendon with patellar bone plug autograft.

Edwards, T B; Lewis, J E; Guanche, C A · J Orthop Trauma · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This report describes a technique for the reconstruction of a patellar tendon-tibial tubercle deficiency. This technique uses an easy-to-harvest, low-morbidity graft (autogenous quadriceps tendon), while allowing aggressive rehabilitation as a result of the strength of the graft.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy