Patellar tendon ruptures are rare injuries in young athletes, resulting in disruption of the extensor mechanism, and require surgery for functional recovery. Several techniques have been reported, including end-to-end repair and single-row suture anchor constructs. The strength of these repairs has been questioned, and they are commonly augmented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Distal third clavicle fractures are associated with high rates of nonunion. Acceptable healing rates have been reported; however, complications and the need for additional procedures are a concern. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes and healing rates of an arthroscopy-assisted technique for fixation of unstable distal third clavicle fractures.
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