Use of the Leeds-Keio prosthetic ligament for repair of patellar tendon rupture after total knee arthroplasty.

Authors :: Fukuta S
Kuge A
Nakamura M
Source :: The Knee [Knee] 2003 Jun; Vol. 10 (2), pp. 127-30.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: We describe a technique for repair of the patellar tendon rupture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), using the Leeds-Keio (L-K) prosthetic ligament. Two patients were followed for a mean of 38 months. Knee extension power and improved function were obtained in both cases. Use of the L-K ligament is a treatment option for repair of patellar tendon rupture following TKA.

Subjects :: Aged
Female
Humans
Knee Joint physiopathology
Male
Patellar Ligament diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Recovery of Function
Rupture etiology
Rupture surgery
Treatment Outcome
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee adverse effects
Patellar Ligament injuries
Prostheses and Implants

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