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Patellar tendon rupture--treatment results.
Medicinski Pregled
|May 28, 2015
Summary
Early diagnosis and surgical repair are crucial for treating patellar tendon ruptures. Timely intervention leads to better outcomes, while risk factors can negatively impact recovery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Patellar tendon rupture is a rare but potentially debilitating knee injury.
- Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to significant loss of knee joint function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report outcomes of surgical treatment for patellar tendon ruptures.
- To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical intervention.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 20 patients (15 male, 5 female) with patellar tendon rupture.
- Surgical techniques included tendon suture, allograft, and autograft ligamentoplasty.
- Outcomes assessed using Lysholm score, range of motion, and thigh girth.
Main Results:
- Average follow-up of 4 years with an average Lysholm score of 83.
- Excellent results in 11 cases, satisfactory in 5, and unsatisfactory in 4.
- Significantly better Lysholm scores for patients with timely diagnosis (91.62) versus chronic tears (67) and for those without risk factors (92.18) versus those with risk factors (71.78).
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis and surgical repair are essential for optimal treatment of patellar tendon ruptures.
- Comorbidities and risk factors are associated with poorer postoperative outcomes.
- Prompt surgical treatment is the recommended approach.
