Surgical Treatment for Chronic Rupture of the Patellar Tendon Performed in 2 Stages
Patellar tendon rupture is an uncommon but disabling lesion. It usually occurs in men younger than 40 years, through direct or indirect trauma. Obtaining satisfactory results with treatment of chronic injuries and re-ruptures in which the patella retracts owing to quadriceps contraction is a challen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-01-01
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Series: | Arthroscopy Techniques |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628719302051 |