Repair of partial quadriceps tendon rupture Observations in 28 cases

Authors

  • Timo Raatikainen
  • Jarmo Karpakka
  • Sakari Orava

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679408995424

Abstract

We operated on 28 patients with partial rupture of the quadriceps tendon. A simple excision of the scar tissue and closure of the tendon gave an excellent or good result in 25 patients. Ultrasonography was useful to confirm the diagnosis.

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Published

1994-01-01

How to Cite

Raatikainen, T., Karpakka, J., & Orava, S. (1994). Repair of partial quadriceps tendon rupture Observations in 28 cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 65(2), 154–156. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679408995424

Issue

Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 65, Issue 2 (1994)

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Acta Orthopaedica (Scandinavica) content is available freely online as from volume 1, 1930. The journal owner owns the copyright for all material published until volume 80, 2009. As of June 2009, the journal has however been published fully Open Access, meaning the authors retain copyright to their work. As of June 2009, articles have been published under CC-BY-NC or CC-BY licenses, unless otherwise specified.
 
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