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Rupture of the patellar tendon.
Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Early surgical repair of closed patellar tendon ruptures using end-to-end suture yields good functional outcomes. This study found no reruptures in patients followed for at least three years post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Closed rupture of the patellar tendon is a severe knee injury.
- Timely surgical intervention is crucial for optimal recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term functional outcomes of patients with closed patellar tendon rupture treated with end-to-end suture.
- To assess the incidence of rerupture following this surgical technique.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of five patients with closed patellar tendon rupture.
- All patients underwent immediate end-to-end suture repair.
- One patient received additional reinforcement with steel wire.
Main Results:
- Follow-up duration was a minimum of three years for all patients.
- No instances of patellar tendon rerupture were observed.
- Good functional results were achieved in three patients, and satisfactory results in two.
Conclusions:
- End-to-end suture repair for closed patellar tendon rupture is an effective treatment.
- The technique demonstrates a low risk of rerupture and leads to favorable functional outcomes.