Krackow Suture Technique effect on Patella Tendon Vascularity: Quantitative-MRI Analysis.

Brian Joseph PageTrenton T StevensKathryn A BarthCraig E KlingerJonathan P DykeSteve B BehrensDaniel DziadoszJohn P LydenGregory S DiFeliceWilliam M Ricci

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic trauma (2023)

The vascularity of the patellar tendon was not significantly affected by Krackow suture placement. Analysis demonstrated small and not statistically significant decreases in arterial contributions suggesting this technique does not significantly compromise arterial perfusion.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
total knee arthroplasty
computed tomography
mass spectrometry
magnetic resonance
ultrasound guided