title: [Spontaneous patellar tendon rupture in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome].
abstract: The operative treatment of patellar tendon ruptures in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is complicated by the reduced mechanical properties of the tissue. These make it necessary to use, in addition to an end-to-end suture of the debrided tendon stumps and temporary stabilization by a McLaughlin cerclage, an additional augmentation, for example a Trevira band.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Orthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Charité, Berlin. Georg.Matziolis@Charite.de
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Matziolis
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Drahn
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Perka
mesh_terms: D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors