Chronic Quadriceps Rupture – Treatment with Lengthening and Early Mobilization without Cerclage Augmentation and a Report of Three Cases

ABSTRACT

In this study, 3 patients with chronic quadriceps tears and gaps <2 cm were treated with a V-Y lengthening of the tendon, repair of the tendon through drill holes in the patella without cerclage augmentation, and early mobilization. The gap was ≤2 cm following adequate surgical mobilization of the quadriceps tendon. Results of this technique are presented with a minimum of 1-year follow-up.