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Patellar ligament reconstruction using allograft patellar ligament: a case report.

Cushing Mv, Lundy Dw, Keating Jg, Ogden Ja

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This report describes a method of patellar ligament reconstruction. Our patient sustained a rupture of the patellar ligament and had reconstruction with allograft patellar ligament after failed primary repair. At the 2-year follow-up, his range of motion was 0 degrees to 110 degrees and he was able to return to unrestricted standing work.

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This report describes a method of patellar ligament reconstruction. Our patient sustained a rupture of the patellar ligament and had reconstruction with allograft patellar ligament after failed primary repair. At the 2-year follow-up, his range of motion was 0 degrees to 110 degrees and he was able to return to unrestricted standing work.

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This report describes a method of patellar ligament reconstruction. Our patient sustained a rupture of the patellar ligament and had reconstruction with allograft patellar ligament after failed primary repair. At the 2-year follow-up, his range of motion was 0 degrees to 110 degrees and he was able to return to unrestricted standing work.

Key concepts: Medicine, Patellar ligament, Ligament, Medial patellofemoral ligament, Range of motion, Surgery, Patella, Patellar tendon

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