Background The analysis of the different operative reconstructions of patellar tendon
ruptures has not been reported. A critical review of the existing literature was performed to …

Rupture of the extensor apparatus of the knee in adults is infrequent and dominated by
patellar fracture, which in our experience is six times as frequent as quadriceps or patellar …

The cases of thirty-four patients with thirty-six ruptures of the quadriceps tendon and of thirty-
three patients with thirty-six ruptures of the patellar ligament were studied. The ruptures of …

Several methods of treatment of this difficult problem have been described in the literature.
Non-operative management has included use of a double-upright droplock brace” …

Rupture of the patellar tendon is a relatively infrequent, yet disabling, injury, which is most
commonly seen in patients less than 40 years of age. It tends to occur during athletic …

Background: Disruption of the extensor mechanism is an uncommon but catastrophic
complication of total knee arthroplasty. We evaluated two techniques of reconstructing a …

The diagnosis of quadriceps and patellar tendon ruptures requires a high index of suspicion
and thorough history-taking to assess for medical comorbidities that may predispose …

We describe a modified technique for the salvage of a total knee arthroplasty after disruption
of the extensor mechanism. Between January and December 1992, seven patients had …

Extensor mechanism disruption after total knee arthroplasty is a challenging complication for
orthopaedic surgeons. The treatment options for repair include observation, direct primary …

Extensor mechanism rupture is a serious event requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Patella fractures are reportedly six times more frequent than soft tissue injuries such as …