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Patellar tendon rupture

Description of a simplified operative method for a current therapeutic problem

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A simple operative method for the treatment of patellar tendon rupture is introduced. The operative procedure is described and we present the short-term results of the first seven patellar tendon ruptures that have been treated accordingly at our clinic. The technique is easily reproducible and utilizes a minimum of foreign body implant. A secondary procedure for removal of suture material is rarely necessary.

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  1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center, 701 Park Avenue South, 55415, Minneapolis, MN, USA

    K. Persson M.D., R. L. Merkow, D. C. Templeman, J. Sieber & R. B. Gustilo

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  2. R. L. Merkow
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Persson, K., Merkow, R.L., Templeman, D.C. et al. Patellar tendon rupture. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 112, 47–49 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00431046

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