Augmentation of Patellar Tendon Repair With Autologous Semitendinosus Graft—Porto Technique

Patellar tendon ruptures can lead to significant functional deficiency of the extensor mechanism of the knee. These injuries, because of their inherent nature and associated complications, may require a complex treatment and remains a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Current surgical techniques p...

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Main Authors: João Espregueira-Mendes, M.D., Ph.D., Renato Andrade, B.Sc., M.J.S. Fredrick Michael, M.S., André Sarmento, M.D., Nuno Sevivas, M.D., Rui Rocha, M.D., Ricardo Bastos Filho, M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628717303006