title: A unique complication following arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
abstract: The use of the middle third of a patellar tendon with bone blocks is a common and well-accepted technique for arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. We report here a disconcerting fracture/avulsion pattern of the patella/patellar tendon mechanism that occurred in the early postoperative period.
authors.affiliation: Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43222, USA.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Ouweleen
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: McElroy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013708:Tendon Injuries