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Augmentation of patellar tendon repair with autologous semitendinosus graft - P...
Mendes, João Espregueira; Andrade, Renato; Michael, M.J.S. Fredrick; Sarmento, André; Sevivas, Nuno; Rocha, Rui; Filho, Ricardo Bastos"Article in press" ; "Published online: November 27, 2017"; Patellar tendon ruptures can lead to significant functional deficiency of the extensor mechanism of the knee. These injuries, because of their inherent nature and associated complications, may require a complex treatment and remains a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Current surgical techniques present significant complications, including patellar f...
Modified Elmslie-Trillat procedure for distal realignment of patella tendon
Filho, Ricardo Bastos; Monteiro, Alberto; Andrade, Renato; Michael, M. J. S. Fredrick; Sevivas, Nuno; Pereira, Bruno; Sarmento, AndréPatellofemoral dysfunction, due to either a patellofemoral malalignment or patellar instability, is a complex and debilitating condition that significantly decreases the knee function. Conservative management may yield significant clinical outcomes; however, when morphologic anomalies are identified, the surgical approach should be employed. Hence, several surgical procedures have been described in the scientif...