Patellar Tendon Lengthening: Rescue Procedure for Patella Baja
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Patellar tendon lengthening for patella infera using the Ilizarov technique.
Patella infera can cause knee pain and lead to patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Treatment is usually unsatisfactory. We describe a case of severe patella infera after operative treatment for fracture of the patella. We used Ilizarov external fixation and gradual lengthening of the patellar tendon. The patellar height was restored and the patient's symptoms were much improved.
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عنوان ژورنال: Arthroscopy Techniques
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2212-6287
DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.08.012