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01.12.2007 | Knee
Reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon rupture with contralateral BTB autograft: a case report
verfasst von:
Miroslav Z. Milankov, Natasa Miljkovic, Milan Stankovic
Erschienen in:
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
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Ausgabe 12/2007
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Abstract
Chronic patellar tendon rupture is a rare disabling injury that is technically difficult to repair. Many different surgical methods have been reported for the reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon ruptures. We are reporting the use of contralateral bone-tendon-bone (BTB) autograft for chronic patellar tendon rupture reconstruction followed by double-wire loop reinforcement and without postoperative immobilization. One year after the operation, our patient had full knee extension and up to 130° of flexion. He had good quadriceps strength, and isokinetic muscle testing showed no deficit comparing to his right leg. Patient returned to playing basketball in his spare time, without having any limitation.