Patellar tendon reconstruction using LARS ligament: surgical technique and case report

Neglected patella tendon ruptures require reconstruction using tendon grafts. The LARS ligament has been successfully used in cruciate and collateral knee ligament reconstruction. We present a technique using LARS ligament for the reconstruction of a chronic patella tendon rupture in a low-demand pa...

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Published in:Strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction 2011-04, Vol.6 (1), p.39-41
Main Authors: Naim, Soulat, Gougoulias, Nikolaos, Griffiths, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Orthopedics
Surgical Orthopedics
Traumatic Surgery
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Summary:Neglected patella tendon ruptures require reconstruction using tendon grafts. The LARS ligament has been successfully used in cruciate and collateral knee ligament reconstruction. We present a technique using LARS ligament for the reconstruction of a chronic patella tendon rupture in a low-demand patient. The result after 1-year follow-up was deemed successful.
ISSN:1828-8936
1828-8928
DOI:10.1007/s11751-010-0101-0