Patellar tendon rupture following total knee arthroplasty
- 1 July 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Techniques in Orthopaedics
- Vol. 3 (2) , 45-48
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00013611-198807000-00008
Abstract
Patellar tendon avulsion most frequently occurs following errors in surgical technique either during exposure of an ankylosed knee or following distal extensor mechanism realignment for lateral patellar subluxation or dislocation. Prevention of this complication is paramount as salvage is difficult. Protection of the repair for several months is indicated and late reconstruction is feasible in selected individuals.Keywords
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