Distal Femoral Replacement and Extensor Mechanism Repair Reinforced With Synthetic Mesh for Distal Femur Fracture With Patellar Ligament Avulsion
Acute patellar ligament disruption in the setting of a distal femur fracture is an uncommon presentation with a variety of treatment options available to the practitioner. The following case report presents an 85-year-old female with a highly comminuted supracondylar distal femur fracture with inter...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Arthroplasty today 2022-08, Vol.16, p.31-38 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Acute patellar ligament disruption in the setting of a distal femur fracture is an uncommon presentation with a variety of treatment options available to the practitioner. The following case report presents an 85-year-old female with a highly comminuted supracondylar distal femur fracture with intercondylar extension and a soft-tissue avulsion of the patellar ligament insertion discovered intraoperatively. A detailed technique review for acute patellar ligament repair with suture anchors and synthetic mesh reinforcement in the setting of distal femoral replacement is then provided. One-year follow-up revealed an intact extensor mechanism with minimal extensor lag and a painless gait. Surgeons faced with such a unique, complex problem may consider mesh augmentation of an acute patellar ligament repair while performing distal femoral replacement. |
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ISSN: | 2352-3441 2352-3441 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.artd.2022.04.001 |