Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4062371 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Disruption of the extensor mechanism after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a devastating complication, usually requiring surgical repair. Although suture anchor fixation is well described for repair of the ruptured native knee quadriceps tendon, no study has discussed the use of suture anchors in quadriceps repair after TKA. We present an illustrative case of successful suture anchor fixation of the quadriceps mechanism after TKA. The procedure has been performed in a total of 3 patients. A surgical technique and brief review of the literature follows. Suture anchor fixation of the quadriceps tendon is a viable option in the setting of rupture after TKA.
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Authors
Tae Won B. Kim, Atul F. Kamath, Craig L. Israelite,