Patellar tendon rupture. Description of a simplified operative method for a current therapeutic problem.
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.
Persson
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Merkow
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RL
Templeman
D C
DC
Sieber
J
J
Gustilo
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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*
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; C025539:Lavsan