[Patella ligament and femoral quadriceps tendon rupture].

OBJECTIVE

To study the diagnosis and treatment of rupture of patella ligament and Femoral quadriceps tendon.

METHODS

Twenty-three patients with rupture of the patella ligament and femoral quadriceps tendon were treated from March 1990 to August 2000. They were retrospectively evaluated with regard to patient's age, cause of injuries, characteristics of injuries, symptoms and signs, supplemental checkup, patella position, operative method and time interval from injury to treatment, immobilization, motion of knee, functional recovery etc.

RESULTS

They were followed up for 6 years (4 months-11 years) on average. Thirteen of 15 acute injuries after treatment showed excellent results and good results in 2. In 5 old injuries of the extensor mechanism after treatment 2 got excellent results (3 lost to follow-up).

CONCLUSION

Excellent or good results could obtain in patients with acute injuries after operation. The results of old injuries are not as good as acute injures, but better results could also achieve after repair.