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Zachary J Herman¹, Justin W Arner², James P Bradley²

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

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Acute quadriceps tendon ruptures require prompt surgical repair to restore knee function. Suture anchors offer a minimally invasive and biomechanically sound alternative to traditional bone tunnels for repairing these devastating injuries.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Traumatology

Background:

Traumatic quadriceps tendon ruptures severely impair knee extension and lower extremity function.
Complete ruptures necessitate early diagnosis and surgical intervention to prevent tendon retraction and restore function.
Current surgical options include transosseous bone tunnels and suture anchors for acute repair.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a technical note on utilizing suture anchors for acute quadriceps tendon rupture repair.
To highlight the use of 2.6-mm FiberTak Button (Arthrex) suture anchors.

Main Methods:

Direct repair of acute quadriceps tendon rupture.
Employing 2.6-mm FiberTak Button (Arthrex) suture anchors.
Repair from the superior pole of the patella.

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Main Results:

Suture anchor repair offers advantages such as decreased operative time and smaller incisions.
Biomechanically, suture anchor repairs are equivalent to transosseous tunnel repairs.
This technique facilitates direct repair of the quadriceps tendon.

Conclusions:

Suture anchor repair is an effective method for acute quadriceps tendon ruptures.
This technique provides a viable alternative to traditional methods with comparable biomechanical strength.
Early surgical intervention using suture anchors can optimize functional recovery.