Patellar tendon reconstruction with ipsilateral free semi-tendinosus and gracilis autograft for neglected patellar tendon rupture

Chronic patellar tendon ruptures are rare. Diagnosis is usually made on clinical background. The ideal method of treatment is a matter of debate. The management of neglected, chronic patellar tendon must address four difficulties: The proximally retracted patella, reconstruction of the patellar tend...

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Main Authors: Appalaraju Sanaboyina, Venkateswara M Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Allied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.joas.in/article.asp?issn=2319-2585;year=2015;volume=3;issue=1;spage=40;epage=43;aulast=Sanaboyina