Surgical Treatment of Chronic Rupture of the Quadriceps Using a Modified Pulvertaft Weave Technique
The extensor mechanism provides active knee joint extension and stability of the patellofemoral joint. Rupture of the quadriceps tendon, although uncommon, is therefore associated with impairment in knee joint stability and, thus, requires surgical repair. Although various techniques provide excelle...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-10-01
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Series: | Arthroscopy Techniques |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628719301240 |