Patellar Tendon Repair With Ipsilateral Semitendinosus Autograft Augmentation

Jarret M. Woodmass, Joshua D. Johnson, Isabella T. Wu, Aaron J. Krych, Michael J. Stuart

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Abstract

Patellar tendon ruptures are rare but potentially devastating injuries. Acute repair after patellar tendon rupture affords the best opportunity for tension-free restoration of the extensor mechanism. Biological augmentation of primary repair is believed to decrease strain across the repair site and reduce the risk of rerupture. We present a technique for primary patellar tendon repair with bidirectional fixation using transosseous tunnels, suture anchor fixation, and ipsilateral hamstring autograft augmentation in a distal patellar pole socket.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e2177-e2181
JournalArthroscopy Techniques
Volume6
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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