Gore-Tex Membrane Augmentation for Treatment of Acute Patellar Tendon Rupture in a Soccer Player - A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION

Patellar tendon rupture is a serious injury affecting the knee extensors and often requires surgical repair with graft augmentation, which lengthen return to sports not sooner than 6 months.

CASE REPORT: We, hereby, describe a case of an active male presenting with sudden knee pain and inability to flex the knee during a soccer match. Clinical examination and imaging were positive for complete patellar tendon rupture. Surgical treatment consisted of tendon repair and side-to-side augmentation with Gore-Tex membrane. Weight-bearing was allowed from day 1, knee flexion after 1 month, and weightlifting and running after 2 months. In 3 months, return to sport was achieved, a time shorter with respect to conventional techniques.

CONCLUSIONS

This case report highlights the possibility of shorter return to sport with this new technique.