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J Knee Surg 2008; 21(1): 34-38
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247789
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© 2008 Thieme Medical Publishers

Chronic Quadriceps Rupture – Treatment with Lengthening and Early Mobilization without Cerclage Augmentation and a Report of Three Cases

Louis Rizio1 , Nicholas Jarmon2
  • 1The Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, Livingston, Newark, NJ
  • 2The New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
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14 January 2010 (online)

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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.