ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2024
Acute Patellar Tendon Ruptures: An Update on Management.
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- Bioinductive scaffold augmentation of the patellar tendon: a scoping review of indications, techniques and early outcomes.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
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- Patellar Tendon Reconstruction Using Ipsilateral Hamstring or Peroneal Autografts - A Case Series of Five Patients.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
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- Chronic Patellar Tendon Reconstruction Using Ipsilateral Peroneus Longus Autograft.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
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- Autograft Augmentation of Patellar Tendon Rupture Allows Better Functional Outcomes and Less Reoperation Than Steel Wire Cerclage.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Gore-Tex Membrane Augmentation for Treatment of Acute Patellar Tendon Rupture in a Soccer Player - A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture in a 64-Year-Old Man: Possible Interaction of Inhaled Corticosteroids, Age and Mechanical Stress.Case reports in orthopedics · 2026Article
- Greater medial arterial supply revealed by 7-Tesla quantitative magnetic resonance imaging, histology and high-resolution computed tomography of the patellar tendon.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Bilateral Distal Patellar Tendon Rupture in a 10-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.Case reports in orthopedics · 2026Article
- Augmented Tendon Repair with Internal Bracing: Surgical Technique.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Failure of a Patellar Tendon Repair: Treatment with an Inlay Achilles Allograft.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- All-Soft Tissue Patellar Tendon Reconstruction With Onlay Fixation: A Technique for Midsubstance Tear.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Patellar tendon repair restores extensor mechanism function with a low complication rate: A systematic review.Journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Repair of a Primary Patellar Tendon Midsubstance Rupture With Hamstring Autograft Augmentation.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- Combined Transosseous and Osteosynthetic Reconstruction of Chronic Patellar Tendon Rupture Using Achilles Tendon Allograft With Bone Block.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
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- Patellar Non-Traumatic Pathologies: A Pictorial Review of Radiologic Findings.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Patellar tendon ruptures can be debilitating injuries. When incomplete, partial tears can be managed nonsurgically with immobilization and progressive rehabilitation. Although complete ruptures remain a relatively uncommon injury, they portend a high level of morbidity. Ruptures typically result from an acute mechanical overload to the extensor mechanism, such as with forced quadriceps contraction and knee flexion. However, chronically degenerated tendons are also predisposed to failure from low-energy injuries. Diagnosis can often be made clinically with recognition of a palpable defect to the tendon, localized patellar tendon tenderness, and inability to actively extend the knee. Diagnosis and surgical planning can be established with radiograph, ultrasonography, or magnetic resonance imaging. Surgical repair is the mainstay of treatment, and there have been many recent advances in repair technique, optimal reconstruction strategies, and supplemental fixation. Time to surgery for complete tears remains the most important prognosticator for success. Direct primary repair can be completed with transosseous tunnels, suture anchor repair, or end-to-end repair. Tendon reconstruction can be achieved with or without mechanical or biologic augments. Rehabilitation programs vary in specifics, but return to sport can be expected by 6 months postoperatively.
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