Suture anchor repair of patellar tendon rupture after total knee arthroplasty

J Knee Surg. 2013 Dec:26 Suppl 1:S128-31. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1329234. Epub 2012 Nov 12.

Abstract

Extensor mechanism disruption after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a complex problem that often requires surgical repair for functional deficits. We present a brief technical note on suture anchor fixation of a patellar tendon rupture after TKA. A surgical technique and literature review follows. Although suture anchor fixation is well described for tendinous repairs in other areas of orthopedic surgery, no study has discussed the use of suture anchors in patellar tendon repair after TKA. The technique must be evaluated in more patients with longer follow-up before adoption.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / surgery
  • Patellar Ligament / diagnostic imaging
  • Patellar Ligament / injuries*
  • Patellar Ligament / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Rupture / diagnostic imaging
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Suture Anchors*