Delayed repair of the quadriceps using the Mitek anchor system: A case report and review of the literature

Simultaneous bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture in a patient with hyperparathyroidism undergoing long-term haemodialysis: A case report and literature review

“…Studies suggest that early (within 2 weeks) surgical treatment and subsequent functional exercise can lead to satisfactory results. [5][6][7][8] The insertion of sutures through the quadriceps tendon (via drilled holes into the superior border of the patella) is the most common method used to repair Figure 5. Following corrective surgery to the quadriceps tendons of both knee joints and rehabilitation therapy, a 46-year-old man who had presented with pain and the inability to extend his knees following a minor accident regained full active mobility of both knee joints, which was evident at a 12-month follow-up visit.…”

“…[2][3][4] Early treatment of ruptured tendons results in better outcomes than delayed treatment. [5][6][7][8] This current report presents a case of bilateral spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon in a patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism, undergoing longterm haemodialysis.…”

The Use of Suture Anchors to Repair the Ruptured Quadriceps Tendon

“…Relative contraindications include known or suspected infection associated with rupture and patellar fracture associated with rupture. Chronic ruptures may be addressed with this technique as well, 5 but the surgeon should keep in mind that additional or alternative procedures (such as V-Y turndown, graft augmentation, and others) may be required if the tendon is retracted proximally and cannot be anatomically reduced. As with any surgery, acute and chronic medical conditions should be addressed and stabilized to minimize systemic perioperative risk.…”

“…[1][2][3][4] Other methods of repair include the use of Dacron vascular grafts, Polydioxane (PDS) cord, carbon fiber, synthetic prosthetic ligaments, and suture anchors. 2,[5][6][7][8][9][10] Many of these techniques are similar to those reported in descriptions of surgical repair of the patellar tendon. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] The authors who have repaired the quadriceps tendon with suture anchors have cited multiple advantages of this technique over traditional methods.…”

“…[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] The authors who have repaired the quadriceps tendon with suture anchors have cited multiple advantages of this technique over traditional methods. 2,5,6 In an effort to further expand on this new technique, we provide a detailed description of our method of repairing the ruptured quadriceps tendon using suture anchors and illustrative examples of the 5 cases in which we have used it.…”