The vastus lateralis derived flap for repair of neglected rupture of the quadriceps femoris tendon.
A new method for repairing very large defects in the quadriceps tendon is described herein. In this technique, a strip of 2 to 5 centimeters of the aponeurosis of the vastus lateralis muscle is transposed medially to bridge the defect. Five patients have been treated with this method.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella; D012421:Rupture; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D013848:Thigh