Patellar tendon rupture after total knee arthroplasty: semitendinosus tendon graft augmentation with direct repair

Conclusion The right alignment and rotation of the knee prosthesis, together with good surgical technique in a primary operation, are the most important factors to avoid the catastrophic complication of patellar tendon rupture during or after the total knee arthroplasty. However, if patellar tendon rupture does occur, the use of our operative technique and rehabilitation program can bring good functional results.
Source: European Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research