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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

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01-07-2008 | Knee

A “biologic technique” for the treatment of a disruption of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty: a case report

Authors: Nikolaos Roidis, Sokratis Varitimidis, Lazaros Poultsides, Paraskevi Liakou, Theofilos Karachalios, Konstantinos Malizos

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 7/2008

Abstract

A modified technique for the reconstruction of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty, is described. A medial gastrocnemius flap, in combination with in situ use of semitendinosus tendon autograft through intraosseous patellar tunnel, was used. The patient was followed for 2 years after the final reconstruction. After the procedure, the patient who previously had been dependent on a walker was able to walk without a cane. The above mentioned technique provided good functional outcome in our case.

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Title: A “biologic technique” for the treatment of a disruption of the extensor mechanism after revision total knee arthroplasty: a case report
Authors: Nikolaos Roidis
Sokratis Varitimidis
Lazaros Poultsides
Paraskevi Liakou
Theofilos Karachalios
Konstantinos Malizos
Publication date: 01-07-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 7/2008
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0533-y

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