Bilateral patellar tendon reconstruction using LARS ligaments: case report and review of the literature

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Case Report

Phong Tran¹  Adrian James Talia¹ 

[1] Orthopaedic Department, Western Hospital, Gordon Street, 3011, Footscray, Victoria, Australia;

关键词: Patellar tendon;    Rupture;    LARS;    Extensor mechanism;    Reconstruction;    Bilateral;    Case report;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12891-016-1161-1

 received in 2016-03-28, accepted in 2016-07-12,  发布年份 2016

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundAcute bilateral patellar tendon rupture is a rare occurrence, with only 1 case reported in the English literature of a young, fit athlete with no regular medications. To our knowledge this is the first such case reported using a LARS reconstruction.Case presentationA 26-year-old otherwise well ex-olympic gymnast with bilateral acute on chronic patellar tendon rupture underwent reconstruction using LARS ligaments. At four years post-operatively he has maintained full range of motion and strength, without re-rupture or any evidence of synovitis.ConclusionThe use of LARS ligament for reconstruction of the patellar tendon is a viable and effective option for rupture. It avoids donor site morbidity associated with autograft. Reconstruction of both patellar tendons simultaneously in a young, elite-level athlete has not previously been reported in the English-language literature.

【 授权许可】

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© The Author(s). 2016