Open AccessBilateral patellar tendon reconstruction using LARS ligaments: case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Adrian J. Talia,
Phong Tran
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
bmc musculoskeletal disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.837
H-Index - 96
ISSN - 1471-2474
DOI - 10.1186/s12891-016-1161-1
Subject(s) - medicine , sports medicine , patellar tendon , orthopedic surgery , medial patellofemoral ligament , tendon , surgery , range of motion , ligament , patellar ligament , physical therapy
Background Acute bilateral patellar tendon rupture is a rare occurrence, with only 1 case reported in the English literature of a young, fit athlete with no regular medications. To our knowledge this is the first such case reported using a LARS reconstruction. Case presentation A 26-year-old otherwise well ex-olympic gymnast with bilateral acute on chronic patellar tendon rupture underwent reconstruction using LARS ligaments. At four years post-operatively he has maintained full range of motion and strength, without re-rupture or any evidence of synovitis. Conclusion The use of LARS ligament for reconstruction of the patellar tendon is a viable and effective option for rupture. It avoids donor site morbidity associated with autograft. Reconstruction of both patellar tendons simultaneously in a young, elite-level athlete has not previously been reported in the English-language literature.