Patellar Tendon Excision and Repair for Residual Patella Alta after Prior Failed Patellar Tendon Repair: Surgical Decision Making and Outcome

Presented in this report is a complex revision case of a patellar tendon repair preceded by excess tendon excision to correct for recurrent patella alta deformity, in a workers’ compensation patient. The goal of this procedure was to alleviate this patient’s pain, to preserve his ability to function...

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Main Authors: Richard N. Puzzitiello, Avinesh Agarwalla, Austin Stone, Brian Forsythe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7964732