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Purpose Quadriceps tendon ruptures (QTR) occur predominantly in middle-aged patients through violent eccentric contraction that occurs either when trying to regain balance or during a fall on the hyperflexed knee. The aim of this study was to quantify midterm postoperative results, including strength potential measured via standardized strength tests following acute (&lt; six weeks) quadriceps tendon refixation using suture anchors. Methods All consecutive patients with QTR who underwent surgical suture anchor refixation between 2012 and 2019 at a single institution with a minimum follow-up of 12 months were retrospectively evaluated. Outcome measures included Tegner Activity Scale (TAS), Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee subjective knee form (IKDC), Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales, return to work rates, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain. Additionally, a standardized clinical examination and an isometric strength assessment of knee extension and flexion were performed. Results A total of 17 patients (median age 61.0 [25–75% IQR 50.5–72.5]) were available for final assessment at a mean follow-up of 47.1 ± SD 25.4 months. The majority of patients were male (82.4%) and most injuries occurred due to a fall on the hyperflexed knee (76.5%). The average time interval between trauma and surgery was 12.7 ± 7.5 days. Patients achieved a moderate level of activity postoperatively with a median TAS of 4 (3–5.5) and reported good to excellent outcome scores (Lysholm score: 97 (86.5–100); IKDC: 80.7 ± 13.5; KOOS subscales: pain 97.2 (93.1–100), symptoms 92.9 (82.5–100), activities of daily living 97.1 (93.4–100), sport and recreation function 80 (40–97.5) and knee-related quality of life 87.5 (62.5–100). All patients were able to fully return to work and reported little pain [VAS: 0 (0–0)]. No postoperative complications were reported. Strength measurements revealed a significant deficit of knee extension strength in comparison to the contralateral side ( p  = 0.011). Conclusion Suture anchor refixation of acute QTR leads to good functional results and high patient satisfaction without major complications. Isometric knee extension strength, however, may not be fully restored compared to the unaffected side.

Midterm outcome and strength assessment after quadriceps tendon refixation with suture anchors