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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 8/2010

01-08-2010 | Knee

Extensor mechanism repair and reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft after bilateral patellar tendon rupture in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Authors: Zimin Wang, Qian Wang, Hao Tang, Yifan Kang

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 8/2010

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Abstract

Here we report spontaneous rupture of the bilateral patellar tendons in a 49-year-old man with rheumatoid arthritis. The ruptured tendons were sutured via bone tunnels using Krackow stitch, and the extensor mechanism of the knee was reinforced with three bundles of allograft Achilles tendons. The patient recovered well after operation. He could actively flex, extend the knees and carry out full-weight-bearing activities, and he resumed the former employment 6 months after the operation. Follow-up showed that the patient had satisfactory range of motion of the knees 1 year later.
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Metadata
Title
Extensor mechanism repair and reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft after bilateral patellar tendon rupture in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors
Zimin Wang
Qian Wang
Hao Tang
Yifan Kang
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 8/2010
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-009-1021-8

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