The long-term morphologic changes in the patellar tendon after harvesting its central third for the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament have not been reported.
Ultrasonographic and power Doppler evaluation of the patellar tendon ten years after harvesting its central third for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: comparison of patients without or with anterior knee pain.
Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland, Medical School, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
