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Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Case report

Bilateral patellar tendon reconstruction using LARS ligaments: case report and review of the literature

Authors: Adrian James Talia, Phong Tran

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

Acute bilateral patellar tendon rupture is a rare occurrence, with only 1 case reported in the English literature of a young, fit athlete with no regular medications. To our knowledge this is the first such case reported using a LARS reconstruction.

Case presentation

A 26-year-old otherwise well ex-olympic gymnast with bilateral acute on chronic patellar tendon rupture underwent reconstruction using LARS ligaments. At four years post-operatively he has maintained full range of motion and strength, without re-rupture or any evidence of synovitis.

Conclusion

The use of LARS ligament for reconstruction of the patellar tendon is a viable and effective option for rupture. It avoids donor site morbidity associated with autograft. Reconstruction of both patellar tendons simultaneously in a young, elite-level athlete has not previously been reported in the English-language literature.
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Metadata
Title
Bilateral patellar tendon reconstruction using LARS ligaments: case report and review of the literature
Authors
Adrian James Talia
Phong Tran
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-016-1161-1

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