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ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2025

Patellar socket technique for chronic quadriceps tendon repair: maximizing graft efficiency.

Pasquale Porcelli, Kristijan Zoccola, Simone Cambursano, Riccardo Giai Via, Fortunato Giustra, Alessandro Massè, Marcello Capella

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Pasquale PorcelliOspedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy.
Kristijan ZoccolaOspedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy.
Simone CambursanoOspedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy.
Riccardo Giai ViaUniversity of Turin, Turin, Italy. riccardo.giaivia@unito.it.
Fortunato GiustraOspedale San Giovanni Bosco, Turin, Italy.
Alessandro MassèUniversity of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Marcello CapellaCTO Hospital, Turin, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundChronic quadriceps tendon ruptures (CQTR) result in tendon retraction, fibrosis and tissue loss, often precluding direct repair. Traditional transosseous techniques require large length grafts and full-thickness patellar tunnels, increasing the risk of fractures.

objectiveTo present and evaluate a new surgical technique for reconstruction of CQTRs using an ipsilateral semitendinosus (ST) autograft fixed through a proximal patellar socket and Endobutton

methodsWith the knee flexed at 90° and a thigh tourniquet, the ipsilateral ST is harvested through a medial incision, reinforced with FiberWire

conclusionsThis proximal socket technique minimises the use of grafts and patellar stress, reliably restoring extensor mechanism function in CQTRs, offering a safe alternative to full transosseous tunnel methods.

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Hamstring TendonsPatellaQuadriceps MuscleTendon InjuriesTendonsChronic DiseaseHumansMalePlastic Surgery ProceduresRuptureSuture TechniquesAutologous semitendinosus tendonChronic quadriceps tendon ruptureCQTRsGraft augmentationPatellar socketQuadriceps tendon repairST graft

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PMCPMC12660468

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