title: [Injuries to the knee extensor system in patients with longterm hemodialysis].
abstract: Types and causes of renal osteodystrophy in chronic (3-12 years, hemodialysed patients are presented. Tissue weakening due to osteodystrophy resulted in 6 extensor mechanism lesions in 4 patients. Two quadriceps tendon avulsions, 1 patellar fracture, 2 patellar tendon avulsions involving the tip of patella and 1 patellar tendon rupture occurred. Pathomorphology and course of surgical treatment has been discussed. Good functional results have been achieved.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Kliniki Ortopedii i Traumatologii AM w Lublinie.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Twaróg
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kołodziej
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jaroszyński
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Uszkodzenia aparatu wyprostnego kolana u osób przewlekle dializowanych.