title: Repair of partial quadriceps tendon rupture. Observations in 28 cases.
abstract: We operated on 28 patients with partial rupture of the quadriceps tendon. A simple excision of the scar tissue and closure of the tendon gave an excellent or good result in 25 patients. Ultrasonography was useful to confirm the diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Medicine, Deaconess Institute of Oulu, Finland.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Raatikainen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Karpakka
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Orava
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography