| Outcomes following quadriceps tendon ruptures. | |
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PMID: 12084643 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Complete rupture of the quadriceps femoris tendon is a well-described injury. There is a scarcity of literature relating to the outcome of patients with this injury after surgery. We undertook a retrospective analysis of patients who had surgical repair of their ruptured quadriceps tendon at our institution over a seven year period-totalling 27 patients. Males were more commonly affected with a M:F ratio of 8:1. The peak incidence was in the sixth decade of life. The non-dominant limb was twice as likely to be affected. Assessment consisted of completion of a functional knee questionnaire, clinical examination and isokinetic testing on a Biodex dynanometer. Symptomatic outcome following surgical repair was excellent with a mean symptom score generated of 22.7 out of a maximum of 25. 18/19 patients returned to their premorbid level of activity on average 18.1 weeks following injury. There was no difference in quadriceps girth comparing affected and unaffected limbs. Less than 5 degrees deficit in range of motion existed between affected and unaffected limbs. Approximately two-thirds of patients were the same or better when comparing peak torque/body weight, average power, maximum average peak torque and total work/body weight in affected and unaffected limbs. |
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Authors:
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K O'Shea; P Kenny; J Donovan; F Condon; J P McElwain |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Injury Volume: 33 ISSN: 0020-1383 ISO Abbreviation: Injury Publication Date: 2002 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-06-26 Completed Date: 2002-09-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0226040 Medline TA: Injury Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 257-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Adelaide and Meath Hospitals incorporating the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland. keloshea@hotmail.com |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Humans Knee Joint / physiopathology Male Middle Aged Patient Satisfaction Postoperative Complications Range of Motion, Articular Retrospective Studies Rupture / surgery Tendon Injuries / physiopathology, rehabilitation, surgery* Thigh Treatment Outcome |
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