Double-Row Suture Anchor Fixation and Achilles Allograft Augmentation for Chronic Patellar Tendon Rupture Repair

Cregar W., Fortier L. M., Kerzner B., Dasari S. P., Gursoy S., Chahla J.

ARTHROSCOPY TECHNIQUES, cilt.11, sa.4, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.12.017
  • Dergi Adı: ARTHROSCOPY TECHNIQUES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Patellar tendon ruptures are functionally devastating injuries that result in failure of the knee extensor mechanism and can lead to a loss of ambulation. Chronic patellar tendon injuries are defined as tears greater than 2 weeks old and are typically more complex to manage than acute tears. Recently, the use of double-row suture anchor configurations has been explored as a technique to provide improved strength in addition to tendon-to-bone compression at the anatomic footprint. The purpose of this article is to describe a surgical technique involving chronic patellar tendon rupture repair using a double-row suture construct augmented with Achilles allograft. Our technique offers a variety of benefits and permits early postoperative mobilization.