Carlo Coladonato, Adeeb Jacob Hanna, Neel K Patel, John Hayden Sonnier, Gregory Connors, Matthew Sabitsky, Emma Johnson, Donald W Mazur, Shyam Brahmabhatt, Kevin B Freedman
BACKGROUND: Ruptures of the quadriceps tendon present most frequently in older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions. PURPOSE: To examine the relationship between patient-specific factors and tear characteristics with outcomes after quadriceps tendon repair. STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted on all patients who underwent quadriceps tendon repair between January 1, 2016, and January 1, 2021, at a single institution...
February 2024: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine