The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
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J Bone Joint Surg Am · Sep 2013
Ipsilateral hamstring tendon graft reconstruction for chronic patellar tendon ruptures: average 5.8-year follow-up.
Patellar tendon reconstruction is technically demanding and is indicated in patients with chronic ruptures (i.e., still present more than six weeks after injury). The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of this procedure in patients with impaired function following patellar tendon rupture. ⋯ On the basis of our review of nineteen patients, hamstring tendon reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon rupture provided good functional recovery and return to preinjury daily activities.