Late Reconstruction of the Patellar Tendon: A New Method of Treatment

Authors

  • Prasit Gonggetyai Orthopedic Department, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Late reconstruction, Patellar tendon

Abstract

Late reconstruction of severely damaged patellar tendon by transfer of the gracilis tendon, supplemented by a triangular tongue of the quadriceps expansion reflected downwardly was successfully performed in two patients. By using this method, a very strong fascial strip was obtained and there was no need of skeletal traction postoperatively. The two patients treated by this technique returned to their preinjury functional levels. No knee instability was found in both cases.

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Published

1980-09-30

How to Cite

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Gonggetyai P. Late Reconstruction of the Patellar Tendon: A New Method of Treatment. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 1980 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 18];1(3):73-6. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/249360

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (1980): July - September

Section

Case Reports

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