Rupture of the quadriceps tendon
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- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Medical Journals Sweden AB in Acta Orthopaedica
- Vol. 56 (5) , 433-435
Abstract
Twelve patients operated for fresh rupture of the quadriceps tendon were re-examined after 5 (2–11) years. The tendon was sutured end-to-end or to the patella. The result was good in seven cases, fair in four and poor in one case of re-rupture, left unrepaired.Keywords
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