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J Reconstr Microsurg 1985; 1(3): 169-174
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007071
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© 1985 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Vascularized Transfer of the Adductor Magnus Tendon and Its Osseous Insertion: A Preliminary Report

A. C. Masquelet1 , J. Y. Nordin1 , A. Guinot2
  • 1Avicenna's Hospital, University of Paris, France
  • 2Hospitalet de Llogregat, Barcelona, Spain
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Accepted for publication 1984

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The adductor magnus tendon and its insertion (cortical and cancellous bone) are vascularized by the articular branch of the descending genicular artery of the knee. Anatomic findings support a reliable transfer of vascularized bone or tendon. Some applications are restoration of the cruciate ligament of the knee, free vascularized bone transfer for treatment of avascular bone necrosis or post-traumatic pseudoarthrosis, and pedicled tendon transfer to reinforce repairs of the medial ligament of the knee.