ABSTRACT
In this study, 3 patients with chronic quadriceps tears and gaps <2 cm were treated
with a V-Y lengthening of the tendon, repair of the tendon through drill holes in
the patella without cerclage augmentation, and early mobilization. The gap was ≤2
cm following adequate surgical mobilization of the quadriceps tendon. Results of this
technique are presented with a minimum of 1-year follow-up.
