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. We endorse a double-row repair technique that provides an anatomic restoration of the footprint, has high fixation strength, eliminates the need for graft augmentation, and allows early motion.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7823059 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2020.09.003 | DOI Listing |
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