Reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon rupture with contralateral BTB autograft: a case report

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2007 Dec;15(12):1445-8. doi: 10.1007/s00167-007-0365-1. Epub 2007 Jun 20.

Abstract

Chronic patellar tendon rupture is a rare disabling injury that is technically difficult to repair. Many different surgical methods have been reported for the reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon ruptures. We are reporting the use of contralateral bone-tendon-bone (BTB) autograft for chronic patellar tendon rupture reconstruction followed by double-wire loop reinforcement and without postoperative immobilization. One year after the operation, our patient had full knee extension and up to 130 degrees of flexion. He had good quadriceps strength, and isokinetic muscle testing showed no deficit comparing to his right leg. Patient returned to playing basketball in his spare time, without having any limitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafting*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive
  • Patellar Ligament / injuries
  • Patellar Ligament / surgery*
  • Postoperative Care
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Treatment Outcome