Reconstruction of Chronic Patellar Tendon Injury with Achilles Tendon Allograft: A Case Report. Issue 3 (21st July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Campbell, Michael P.; Barnes, Brandon J.; Vap, Alexander R.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: e19.00619
• Page End: e19.00619
• Publication Date: 2020-07-21
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00619
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: There have been several methods described for the reconstruction of chronic patellar tendon injuries in the native knee. Here, we report a former athlete who sustained a tibial tubercle fracture as an adolescent and presented with functional deficits from a patellar tendon that healed in elongation after the removal of hardware and debridement of ossifications within the tendon. He underwent reconstruction with Achilles allograft. Conclusions: Achilles tendon allograft is a good option for reconstructing chronic patellar tendon injuries. Our patient had an excellent outcome at 1 year.