title: Patellar tendon rupture. Description of a simplified operative method for a current therapeutic problem.
abstract: A simple operative method for the treatment of patellar tendon rupture is introduced. The operative procedure is described and we present the short-term results of the first seven patellar tendon ruptures that have been treated accordingly at our clinic. The technique is easily reproducible and utilizes a minimum of foreign body implant. A secondary procedure for removal of suture material is rarely necessary.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Persson
authors: R L
authors: RL
authors: Merkow
authors: D C
authors: DC
authors: Templeman
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Sieber
authors: R B
authors: RB
authors: Gustilo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012421:Rupture; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; C025539:Lavsan