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Evaluation of Stem Cell Therapies in a Bilateral Patellar Tendon Injury Model in Rats

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Simultaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review.

André Fernandes¹, Mariana Rufino², Divakar Hamal³

¹Trauma and Orthopaedics, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, York, GBR.

|July 10, 2023

Summary

Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon ruptures are rare knee injuries requiring urgent surgical repair. This review analyzed existing literature to propose a standardized diagnostic and management approach for these uncommon traumatic or atraumatic events.

Keywords:

bilateral bilateral patella tendon rupture knee trauma knee trauma surgeon ligamentous knee injury orthopaedics patella tendon patellar tendon rupture systematic review trauma management

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Traumatology

Background:

Knee extensor mechanism injuries often necessitate prompt surgical repair.
Simultaneous bilateral patellar tendon ruptures are exceptionally rare, with limited English literature.
Existing research primarily consists of case series and limited reviews.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review literature on bilateral simultaneous patellar tendon ruptures.
To propose a standardized diagnostic and management strategy for these injuries.
To address the scarcity of high-level evidence in managing this rare condition.

Main Methods:

Systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.
Searches conducted in major databases (PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library) using specific keywords.
Inclusion of case reports and literature reviews on bilateral patellar tendon ruptures in English.

Main Results:

The review identified a low number of patients in the eligible literature, highlighting the rarity of this injury.
Analysis focused on understanding the characteristics of bilateral simultaneous patellar tendon ruptures.
Identified limitations in the existing evidence base regarding treatment and outcomes.

Conclusions:

Bilateral simultaneous patellar tendon ruptures are infrequent but serious injuries.
A standardized approach to diagnosis and management is needed.
Further high-level evidence studies are crucial for optimizing surgical treatment and post-operative care.