Quadriceps tendon rupture - treatment results

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Musculoskeletal Injuries

Background:

• Quadriceps tendon rupture is a severe injury that can lead to disability if not treated promptly.
• Surgical intervention is the primary treatment for quadriceps tendon rupture.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the outcomes and complications of surgical treatment for quadriceps tendon ruptures.
• To compare results based on injury type, surgical technique, and patient risk factors.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective multicenter study of 29 patients undergoing quadriceps tendon rupture repair.
• Lysholm knee scoring scale used for outcome assessment.
• Analysis of results based on acute vs. chronic injury, surgical technique, unilateral vs. bilateral injury, and comorbidities.

Main Results:

• Average Lysholm score of 87.6, with predominantly excellent and satisfactory results.
• Better outcomes in patients without risk factors, with bilateral injuries, and acute injuries.
• Anchor reconstruction showed the best results; Codivilla technique showed the worst.

Conclusions:

• Early diagnosis and surgical treatment are essential for managing quadriceps tendon ruptures.
• Comorbid risk factors negatively impact outcomes (lower Lysholm score).
• Surgical treatment generally provides satisfactory results despite some complications.