Anatomic reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament in children and adolescents using a pedicled quadriceps tendon graft shows favourable results at a minimum of 2-year follow-up
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4597-4
Abstract: PurposeIn adults, reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has shown good results. Treatment for recurrent patellar instability in children and adolescents with open growth plates, however, requires alternative MPFL reconstruction techniques. This study presents… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; quadriceps tendon; tendon graft; using pedicled ... See more keywords
Predicting adequacy of free quadriceps tendon autograft, for primary and revision ACL reconstruction, from patients’ physical parameters
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05640-x
Abstract: Purpose Free quadriceps tendon autograft (QTA) has gained popularity for both primary and revision ACL reconstruction. The aim of this study is to measure the dimensions of quadriceps tendon and determine its correlation with patient’s… read more here.
Keywords: length; quadriceps tendon; acl reconstruction; correlation ... See more keywords
Quadriceps tendon autograft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is associated with high revision rates: results from the Danish Knee Ligament Registry
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05751-5
Abstract: Purpose The quadriceps tendon (QT) has recently gained interest as an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) autograft. There is a paucity of data from large cohort studies on failures and revision rates after ACLR using… read more here.
Keywords: revision; quadriceps tendon; ligament reconstruction; revision rates ... See more keywords
Quadriceps tendon autograft ACL reconstructed subjects overshoot target knee extension angle during active proprioception testing
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05795-7
Abstract: Purpose To compare the active joint position sense (JPS), muscle strength, and knee functions in individuals who had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with quadriceps tendon autograft, hamstring tendon autograft, tibialis anterior allograft and healthy… read more here.
Keywords: tendon autograft; acl reconstruction; quadriceps tendon; knee ... See more keywords
Full thickness quadriceps tendon grafts with bone had similar material properties to bone-patellar tendon-bone and a four-strand semitendinosus grafts: a biomechanical study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06738-x
Abstract: Despite increasing interest in utilizing quadriceps tendon (QT) grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), data on the optimal quadriceps graft thickness are limited. The purpose of this study was to characterize the mechanical properties… read more here.
Keywords: full thickness; quadriceps tendon; graft; bone ... See more keywords
Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1007/s12178-018-9476-1
Abstract: PurposeCritically evaluate the published literature related to quadriceps tendon (QT) medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction.Recent findingsHamstring tendon (HT) MPFL reconstruction techniques have been shown to successfully restore patella stability, but complications including patella fracture are… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; mpfl reconstruction; patella; medial patellofemoral ... See more keywords
Spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture☆,☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.03.008
Abstract: Abstract Spontaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare finding in emergency departments. Thus, the pathophysiology is not well understood. Imaging for improved speed of diagnosis is rarely considered. We present a case of non‐traumatic… read more here.
Keywords: quadriceps tendon; tendon rupture; emergency; bilateral quadriceps ... See more keywords
Quadriceps Tendon Repair Using Knotless Anchors and Suture Tape
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.06.013
Abstract: Repair of a torn quadriceps tendon is necessary to restore the extensor mechanism of the knee. Traditional repair involves transosseous sutures tied over bone bridges on the inferior pole of the patella. Suture anchor repair… read more here.
Keywords: suture tape; knotless anchors; quadriceps tendon; repair ... See more keywords
Minimally Invasive Quadriceps Tendon Single-Bundle, Arthroscopic, Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Rectangular Bone Tunnels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.06.012
Abstract: Many surgeons use quadriceps tendon (QT) graft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) revision surgery; however, despite excellent clinical results, the QT has not achieved universal acceptance for primary ACL reconstruction. One of the reasons for… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; quadriceps tendon; rectangular bone; anterior cruciate ... See more keywords
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With a Partial-Thickness Quadriceps Tendon Graft Secured With a Continuous-Loop Fixation Device
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.01.016
Abstract: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft has recently gained popularity because newer techniques allow harvest of a robust graft with little soft-tissue dissection or donor-site morbidity. The QT graft can provide a… read more here.
Keywords: quadriceps tendon; anterior cruciate; graft; ligament reconstruction ... See more keywords
Combined Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament and Medial Quadriceps Tendon–Femoral Ligament
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.09.026
Abstract: Most patellar dislocations are associated with disruption of the proximal medial patellar restraints (PMPRs). The PMPRs comprise the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) and medial quadriceps tendon–femoral ligament (MQTFL). Although isolated MPFL reconstruction is the most… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; medial patellofemoral; quadriceps tendon; ligament ... See more keywords