Patellar Tendon Repair With Ipsilateral Semitendinosus Autograft Augmentation.

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.

SUBMITTER: Woodmass JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5765631 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature