Ultrasound Characterization of Patellar Tendon in Non-Elite Sport Players with Painful Patellar Tendinopathy: Absolute Values or Relative Ratios? A Pilot Study [PDF]
Diagnostics, 2020 Imaging findings in patellar tendinopathy are questioned. The aim of this pilot study was to characterize ultrasound measures, by calculating ultrasound ratio and neovascularization of the patellar tendon in non-elite sport players with unilateral ...
José L. Arias-Buría +6 more
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Patellar Tendon Imbrication [PDF]
Video Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021 Background: Patella alta is a common cause of patellar instability. Patellar tendon imbrication is a successful surgery addressing the deformity by shortening the patellar tendon without necessitating an osteotomy.
Sercan Yalcin MD +3 more
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Anthropometry of the Patellar Tendon in Chinese
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 Purpose. To assess the length of the patellar tendon in Chinese and its correlation with patient age, gender, and operated side. Methods. 109 men and 11 women aged 15 to 45 (mean, 25) years underwent arthroscopic bone-tendon-bone reconstruction for ...
KMS Luk, NM Wong, JCK Cheng
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Repair of a Primary Patellar Tendon Midsubstance Rupture With Hamstring Autograft Augmentation [PDF]
Arthroscopy TechniquesPatellar tendon ruptures are traumatic injuries disrupting the extensor mechanism. Common presentations include patellar alta, knee extension deficits, and a tendon gap. Although nonoperative treatment can be considered for partial tears or microtearing,
Luke V. Tollefson, B.S. +4 more
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Tendinous Tissue Adaptation to Explosive- vs. Sustained-Contraction Strength Training [PDF]
Frontiers in Physiology, 2018 The effect of different strength training regimes, and in particular training utilizing brief explosive contractions, on tendinous tissue properties is poorly understood. This study compared the efficacy of 12 weeks of knee extensor explosive-contraction
Garry J. Massey +8 more
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Patellar Tendon Z-plasty Approach for Comminuted Tibial Plateau Fractures. [PDF]
CureusMouratidis P +9 more
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All-Soft Tissue Patellar Tendon Reconstruction With Onlay Fixation: A Technique for Midsubstance Tear. [PDF]
Arthrosc TechYerich NV +3 more
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Patellar Tendon Allograft Reconstruction [PDF]
Video Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021 Background: Chronic patellar tendon injuries can cause significant functional deficits due to anterior knee pain, extension weakness, and extensor lag. With chronic injuries, the tissue is inadequate and of poor quality. Chronic injuries require autograft or allograft for augmentation or reconstruction.
Matthew G. Spivey +3 more
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Reconstruction of Patellar Tendon With Achilles' Tendon Allograft for Patella Baja After Infected Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair. [PDF]
Arthrosc TechBacklund IA +6 more
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Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 2021 Background Patellar tendon rupture is a relatively rare injury that usually requires surgical treatment. The optimal therapeutic strategy is still controversial, especially when either concomitant patellar tendon infection or soft tissue infection ...
Hyung Suk Choi +6 more
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