Bilateral Extensor Mechanism Allograft Reconstruction for Chronic Spontaneous Rupture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Alfredo Lamberti Francesco Loconte Antonio Spinarelli Andrea Baldini

Published in: JBJS case connector (2020)

Bilateral spontaneous rupture of the extensor mechanism of the knee is a rare but dramatic occurrence. Allograft can be considered as a treatment option in case of chronic lesion or delayed reconstruction, with satisfactory midterm outcomes.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
risk assessment
case report
kidney transplantation
knee osteoarthritis
drug induced
insulin resistance