Abstract:Case:A 66-year-old man presented with chronic bilateral extensor mechanism dysfunction and profound patella baja after failed revision surgery for bilateral quadriceps tendon ruptures. Staged bilateral reconstruction with complete extensor mechanism allograft resulted in excellent two-year satisfaction and clinical outcomes.Conclusion:Complete extensor mechanism reconstruction can be a successful treatment for chronic quadriceps tendon rupture with profound patella baja.
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