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Chronic Patellar Tendon Rupture: Choice Between Two Allograft Reconstruction Techniques: A Case Report Publisher Pubmed



Vosoughi F1 ; Sherafatvaziri A1 ; Shayanmoghadam R2 ; Babaei Nejad E1 ; Moezi M1
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  1. 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shariati Hospital and School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: JBJS Case Connector Published:2025


Abstract

Case:In this article, we present 2 cases of neglected patellar tendon rupture. One was treated using an Achilles tendon allograft, and the other with a patellar tendon-bone allograft. Both methods allowed for early range of motion and resulted in good functional outcomes with a 1-year follow-up period.Conclusion:The choice of allograft for patellar tendon reconstruction is important. Although an Achilles allograft may be more readily available and have a high tensile strength, a bone-patellar tendon allograft may be a better choice when bone loss is present, and a high biological incorporation rate is desired. © 2025 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved.