Rupture of the quadriceps tendon.
Twelve patients operated for fresh rupture of the quadriceps tendon were re-examined after 5 (2-11) years. The tendon was sutured end-to-end or to the patella. The result was good in seven cases, fair in four and poor in one case of re-rupture, left unrepaired.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery