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Ben Fredj A, Rbai H, Chatbouri F, Berriri M, Daadoucha A, Boughattas A. Interest of longitudinal patellar tunnels in reconstructing chronic patellar tendon rupture with semitendinosus autograft: A case report. Trauma Case Rep 2024; 49:100969. [PMID: 38143872 PMCID: PMC10746498 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Treatment of chronic patellar tendon ruptures represents a real challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. The superior patellar migration and the pathological aspect of the tendon are the two conditions that aggravate the situation. Several reconstruction methods have been described in the literature. Hamstring tendon augmentation using horizontal patellar tunnel is widely used in such cases. However, underuse of longitudinal patellar tunnels, although they reproduce the native footprint of the patellar tendon insertion, highlights a missed opportunity in chronic patellar tendon rupture reconstruction. In the current article, we describe a semitendinosus tendon autograft reconstruction technique where the patellar tunnels are drilled longitudinally instead of being drilled transversely from medial to lateral. At 34 months follow-up, our patient claimed full active knee mobility with good quadriceps strength. Reproducing the native footprint of the patellar tendon insertion, through longitudinal patellar tunnels, leads to optimal outcomes after chronic patellar tendon rupture reconstruction with Semitendinosus Autograft.
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- Aymen Ben Fredj
- Orthopaedics Department, Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Université de Sousse Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Orthopaedics Department, Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Université de Sousse Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Orthopaedics Department, Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Université de Sousse Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Orthopaedics Department, Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Université de Sousse Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Radiology Department, Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Université de Sousse Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Orthopaedics Department, Ibn El Jazzar Hospital, Université de Sousse Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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Luo W, Wang Y, Han Q, Wang Z, Jiao J, Gong X, Liu Y, Zhang A, Zhang H, Chen H, Wang J, Wu M. Advanced strategies for constructing interfacial tissues of bone and tendon/ligament. J Tissue Eng 2022; 13:20417314221144714. [PMID: 36582940 PMCID: PMC9793068 DOI: 10.1177/20417314221144714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Enthesis, the interfacial tissue between a tendon/ligament and bone, exhibits a complex histological transition from soft to hard tissue, which significantly complicates its repair and regeneration after injury. Because traditional surgical treatments for enthesis injury are not satisfactory, tissue engineering has emerged as a strategy for improving treatment success. Rapid advances in enthesis tissue engineering have led to the development of several strategies for promoting enthesis tissue regeneration, including biological scaffolds, cells, growth factors, and biophysical modulation. In this review, we discuss recent advances in enthesis tissue engineering, particularly the use of biological scaffolds, as well as perspectives on the future directions in enthesis tissue engineering.
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- Wangwang Luo
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China,Orthopaedic Research Institute of Jilin
Province, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second
Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China,Minfei Wu, Department of Orthopedics, The
Second Hospital of Jilin University, 218 Ziqiang Sreet, Changchun 130041, China.
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Pavão DM, Vivacqua TA, Werneck FC, Rocha de Faria JL, Moreirão MDC, Titonelli VE, Pires e Albuquerque R, de Sousa EB. Treatment of Distal Patellar Tendon Chronic Rupture: The X-Wave Technique. Arthrosc Tech 2022; 11:e1373-e1380. [PMID: 36061471 PMCID: PMC9437360 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Injuries to the patellar tendon (PT) are associated with knee function deterioration and loss of the capacity to perform daily and sports activities. Patellar tendon injury is often misdiagnosed at emergency rooms, leading to chronic proximal retraction and a challenging clinical scenario. Proximal PT injuries are more common, while distal ones, which can involve tibial bone avulsion fractures or direct tendon avulsion, are rarer. The low incidence of distal PT rupture and the variety of injury patterns make a personal approach reasonable when based on the intraoperative findings and the surgeon's experience. Our purpose is to describe a surgical technique to restore the knee extensor mechanism after chronic distal PT rupture using two kinds of graft, one as a waveform augmentation of the native tendon and the other as reinforcement in a letter X aspect.
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- Douglas Mello Pavão
- National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (INTO/MS), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Sau Paulo, Brazil
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- National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (INTO/MS), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Sau Paulo, Brazil,São Lucas Hospital Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,Address correspondence to José Leonardo Rocha de Faria, M.D., M.Sc., National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (INTO/MS), Jamil Haddad - Av. Brasil, 500, São Cristovão, Rio de Janeiro 20940-070, Brazil.
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Assi C, Bonnel F, Mansour J, Daher J, Gerges B, Khoury A, Yammine K. The gracilis and semitendinosus muscles: a morphometric study on 18 specimens with clinical implications. Surg Radiol Anat 2022; 44:813-820. [PMID: 35314874 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-022-02925-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The pes anserinus consists of the sartorius, semitendinosus, and gracilis muscles. They coalesce together with the leg fascia to form the anserine plate. The semitendinosus and gracilis both form the deep layer of this plate and are clinically relevant for ligament reconstruction. The aim of the study is to report a detailed morphometric evaluation of the semitendinosus and gracilis muscles and assess their clinical implications. METHODS Using a rigorous dissection process on 18 cadaveric hips, measurements of both the semitendinosus and gracilis muscles with bone parameters were conducted. We measured the following: (a) total femur, femoral shaft, and neck lengths, (b) total muscle lengths, and (c) intra-muscular and extra-muscular (free) tendon lengths. Correlation values between bone variables, muscle variables, and in-between muscle variables were computed. RESULTS The total muscle and the distal intra-muscular tendon length of the St and Gr are correlated with the total femur length. When compared to gracilis, the total muscle and distal intra-muscular tendon lengths of the ST are much better correlated with the total femur length. The free distal tendon length for both muscles did not show a significant correlation with any of the femoral bone lengths. CONCLUSION The variability of tendon length of the ST/Gr poses a significant challenge to surgeons. This study reports a detailed morphometric evaluation of the ST/Gr hamstring muscle and tendons. It revealed a positive correlation between the femoral length and the ST/Gr graft lengths. This could help orthopedic surgeons in predicting the graft lengths pre-operatively and develop better planning for reconstructive surgeries.
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- Chahine Assi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Achrafieh, Lebanon.,Center for Evidence-Based Anatomy, Sport and Orthopedics Research, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Anatomy Laboratory, School of Medicine, BD. Henri IV, 34000, Montpellier, France.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clinique Beau Soleil, 119 Avenue de Lodeve, 34070, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Achrafieh, Lebanon.,Center for Evidence-Based Anatomy, Sport and Orthopedics Research, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Achrafieh, Lebanon.,Center for Evidence-Based Anatomy, Sport and Orthopedics Research, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Anesthesia, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Achrafieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Achrafieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Achrafieh, Lebanon. .,Center for Evidence-Based Anatomy, Sport and Orthopedics Research, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Revision einer insuffizient versorgten Lig.-patellae-Ruptur mittels ipsilateraler, gestielt belassener Semitendinosussehne. ARTHROSKOPIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00142-021-00490-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Patellar tendon reconstruction with hamstring autograft for the treatment of chronic irreparable patellar tendon injuries. Knee 2020; 27:1841-1847. [PMID: 33197824 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patellar tendon injuries not amenable to primary repair present a challenging problem for surgeons and patients alike. No standard surgical technique exists for these injuries and few studies report outcomes after surgical treatment. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted for patients undergoing surgical treatment for irreparable patellar tendon tears. Patients were treated with an indirect tendon reconstruction technique using high-strength suture to set initial patellar height and hamstring autograft for biologic augmentation. Patients who underwent this procedure between 2012 and 2018 and met minimum two-year follow-up with completion of all outcome measurements including KOOS, PROMIS, VAS pain and satisfaction scores were included. RESULTS Eleven patients met inclusion criteria. Ten of eleven patients (91%) had intact repairs and final patient outcomes were collected at a mean of 54.9 ± 23.1 months after surgery. Only one patient experienced extensor lag at final follow-up (p < 0.001). The preoperative Caton-Dechamps ratio was 1.77 ± 0.58, which decreased to 0.98 ± 0.25 after surgery (p < 0.001). The mean postoperative KOOS ADL score was 61.5. The mean postoperative PROMIS Global Mental and Physical Health scores were 46.9 ± 8.7 and 42.0 ± 9.8. Post-operative mean VAS satisfaction score was 5.6 ± 3.4. CONCLUSIONS Patellar tendon reconstruction with autologous hamstring tendon graft and suture augmentation allows for acceptable outcomes in the setting of patellar tendon disruption with segmental defects when direct repair is not possible.
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Patellar Tendon Reconstruction for a Chronic Extensor Mechanism Deficit Using an Achilles Tendon Allograft With Hamstring Autograft and Suture Augmentation. Arthrosc Tech 2020; 9:e469-e475. [PMID: 32368466 PMCID: PMC7189117 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Patellar tendon ruptures are the third most common injury to the extensor mechanism. These injuries are debilitating to the patient, and delays in treatment can present a challenge to the treating surgeon. Chronic patellar tendon injuries are rare and are more difficult to manage given proximal patellar retraction, scarring, and atrophy of surrounding tissues. There is no consensus on the optimal approach for treatment, and numerous reconstruction techniques have been described using a variety of graft choices and fixation methods. We describe our surgical technique for a 3-fold reconstruction of a chronic patellar tendon rupture using an Achilles tendon allograft augmented with a vascularized ipsilateral hamstring tendon autograft and additional FiberTape augmentation. The aim of this procedure is to restore patellar height and prevent extensor lag.
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Surgical Treatment for Chronic Rupture of the Patellar Tendon Performed in 2 Stages. Arthrosc Tech 2019; 9:e159-e166. [PMID: 32021790 PMCID: PMC6993262 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Patellar tendon rupture is an uncommon but disabling lesion. It usually occurs in men younger than 40 years, through direct or indirect trauma. Obtaining satisfactory results with treatment of chronic injuries and re-ruptures in which the patella retracts owing to quadriceps contraction is a challenge. This is of major concern especially in cases in which the patella cannot be positioned in its anatomic position when distal traction is performed. In these cases, V-Y stretching of the quadriceps can be performed in an attempt to perform reconstruction in 1 stage. Instead, a 2-stage procedure can be chosen, in which the first stage relies on patellar trans-skeletal traction to achieve distalization of the patella. In 1981, a technique for the treatment of chronic injuries of the patellar tendon in 2 stages was described. In that procedure, the first stage consisted of transpatellar traction and the second stage was tendon-tendon suturing with fascia lata reinforcement. We describe a surgical technique performed in 2 stages; in the first stage, trans-skeletal traction is performed, and in the second stage, the technique of Kelikian et al. with our modification is performed. This technique is used in patients with chronic rupture of the patellar tendon associated with a high patella with nonreducible quadriceps shortening.
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