Patellar Tendon Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon and Adjustable Suspensory Cortical Fixation.

ABSTRACT: Chronic patellar tendon rupture is a rare injury; extensor mechanism impairment leads to great disability in daily life. The delayed diagnosis and reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon ruptures are technically challenging. Numerous surgical procedures have been described with bone-tendon-bone graft, hamstring graft, artificial ligament, and allograft. We describe safe, reproducible anatomic reconstruction of the patellar tendon using hamstring tendon and adjustable suspensory fixation. After harvesting of the hamstrings, the graft is prepared with 2 adjustable suspensory fixation devices. Then, a complete tibial tunnel and a patellar tunnel with a socket are drilled with the appropriate diameter, and the graft is pulled through the tunnels. Finally, the suspensory fixation devices on t

SUBMITTER: Ovigue J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6713845 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature