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    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science

    Background:

    • Extensor mechanism disruption is a rare but severe complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
    • Disruption can affect the quadriceps tendon, patellar tendon, or patella itself, often associated with fractures.
    • Preventing this complication requires identifying risk factors and employing meticulous surgical techniques during TKA.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the risk factors, prevention strategies, and management options for extensor mechanism disruption after TKA.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and challenges of current treatment modalities, including non-surgical and surgical interventions.
    • To highlight the potential of novel reconstructive techniques, particularly those involving synthetic materials.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on extensor mechanism disruption post-TKA.
    • Analysis of non-surgical management (bracing, walking aids) and its limitations for active patients.
    • Evaluation of surgical options: primary repair, allograft, autograft, synthetic materials, and gastrocnemius flaps.

    Main Results:

    • No single management technique has consistently yielded satisfactory outcomes.
    • Non-surgical management may not be suitable for all patients, especially active individuals.
    • Reconstructive procedures using synthetic materials show promise, but require further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Early recognition of risk factors and precise surgical technique are crucial for preventing extensor mechanism disruption in TKA.
    • Current treatment options present challenges, with no universally superior method established.
    • Further research is essential to validate the long-term efficacy and safety of synthetic materials in TKA extensor mechanism reconstruction.