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Reconstruction of Chronic Patellar Tendon Injury with Achilles Tendon Allograft: A Case Report
Michael P Campbell1, Brandon J Barnes, Alexander R Vap
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Richmond, Virginia.
Case:
There have been several methods described for the reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon injuries in the native knee. Here, we report a former athlete who sustained a tibial tubercle fracture as an adolescent and presented with functional deficits from a patellar tendon that healed in elongation after the removal of hardware and debridement of ossifications within the tendon. He underwent reconstruction with Achilles allograft.
Conclusions:
Achilles tendon allograft is a good option for reconstructing chronic patellar tendon injuries. Our patient had an excellent outcome at 1 year.
