Chronic Quadriceps Tendon Rupture Reconstruction with Sartorius Muscle Transfer: A Report of Five Cases.

ABSTRACT: Disruption of the knee extensor mechanism is an unfavorable situation because efficient mobilization requires a functioning knee extensor apparatus. The purpose of this retrospective study was to report our technique of sartorius muscle transfer for restoration of extension mechanism function and the outcomes of five patients. Patients with ruptured knee extensor mechanism secondary to trauma or knee arthroplasty-related issues were studied retrospectively. In all patients, sartorius muscle was transferred to restore the quadriceps tension deficit. Increase in the knee active range of motion, increase in the extensor mechanism power by one grade on Medical Research Council scale, and improvement in the extension lag were observed in all patients. The sartorius muscle transfer can be a reli

SUBMITTER: Elhessy AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8382444 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature