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J M Dundon1, R J Markert, M W Lawless

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, USA. dundon.3@wright.edu

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Patella width moderately correlates with patellar tendon width, a key factor in bone-patella-bone autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction success. Wider patellas show a stronger association, aiding surgical planning for ACL recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Biomechanics
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a frequent orthopaedic injury.
  • Bone-patella-bone autograft (BPBA) is a common ACL reconstruction technique.
  • Patellar tendon width is linked to recovery outcomes in BPBA ACL repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between patella width and patellar tendon width.
  • To determine if patella width can predict patellar tendon width in BPBA ACL reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 20 fresh frozen cadavers (12 male, 8 female; mean age 72).
  • Measured patella and patellar tendon width at the midpoint of the patellar tendon.
  • Employed Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis.

Main Results:

  • Mean patella width was 49.24mm; mean patellar tendon width was 26.10mm.
  • A moderate positive correlation (r=0.67) was found between patella width and patellar tendon width.
  • Patella width accounted for 45% of the variance in patellar tendon width (R²=0.45).

Conclusions:

  • A moderate correlation exists between patella width and patellar tendon width.
  • This relationship is stronger in individuals with wider patellas.
  • Findings may inform surgical planning for bone-patella-bone autograft ACL reconstruction.