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14690290

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
12
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-12-23
pubmed:abstractText
Three patients who experienced extensor mechanism rupture after total knee arthroplasty underwent reconstruction using an allograft consisting of quadriceps tendon, patella, patellar tendon, and tibial tubercle. All patients who failed initial attempts to repair the extensor mechanism disruption achieved pain relief at average 4.8-year follow-up. Patients were able to extend their knee actively against resistance. Ambulation with full weight bearing was possible in all patients; however, one patient required a cane. Few reports have been published on allograft reconstruction of the extensor mechanism. The current study supports its use for patients who have failed to achieve knee extension with reconstruction by other means.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0147-7447
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
26
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1205-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2003
pubmed:articleTitle
Allograft reconstruction for extensor mechanism rupture after total knee arthroplasty: 4.8-year follow-up.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark 72205, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article