Creation of transosseous patellar tunnels during extensor mechanism repair: technical note.
Transosseous patellar tunnels commonly are used in the repair of acute or chronic patellar tendon or quadriceps tendon ruptures. Commonly, a small diameter (2.0-3.5 mm) drill bit is used to create these drill tunnels. However, drill bits are relatively brittle and susceptible to breakage. The use of a larger diameter smooth Steinmann pin (3/32") is recommended to create transosseous patellar tunnels to eliminate this potential complication.
Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Ill, USA.
Alvin J
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Detterline
Christian
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Lattermann
Bernard R
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Bach
D001858:Bone Nails; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*