Reconstruction of Chronic Tears of the Quadriceps Tendon With Free Hamstring Autograft

Abstract

Chronic quadriceps tendon tears are uncommon. Operations to tackle this problem have been introduced, but indications, technique, rehabilitation, and evaluation of results are therefore still being systematized and clarified. We describe the surgical technique of reconstruction of a neglected rupture of the quadriceps tendon using ipsilateral hamstring tendons.