Technique for Complete Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction Using a Fresh Quadriceps Tendon-Patella-Patellar Tendon-Tibial Tubercle Allograft in a Native Knee.

Alexander P Decilveo, Eric H Lin, Cailan L Feingold, Parul Sharma, Allison Ariniello, Wilson Lai, George F Rick Hatch

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Article in Arthroscopy techniques, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Optimizing strategies in tendon tissue engineering through effective scaffold design: overview of recent advancements.Regenerative medicine · 2026
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A new reconstruction technique of tumor-induced large patellar defect, and its 8-year follow-up.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2026
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Alexander P DecilveoKeck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Eric H LinKeck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Cailan L FeingoldKeck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Parul SharmaKeck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Allison ArinielloKeck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Wilson LaiKeck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

George F Rick HatchKeck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

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Abstract

Chronic extensor mechanism injuries can cause severe functional impairment and require extensive surgical intervention. Current techniques involve reconstruction of the extensor mechanism using allograft, autograft, or synthetic mesh. This Technical Note describes an extensor mechanism reconstruction utilizing a fresh complete quadriceps tendon-patella-patellar tendon-tibial tubercle allograft for patients with chronic, recurring extensor mechanism injuries.

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PMID40936543

DOI10.1016/j.eats.2025.103718

PMCPMC12420595

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