Anatomical and clinical study of reconstruction of the pateller ligament with vascularized medial tenden of gastrocnemius muscle / 中华显微外科杂志

ABSTRACT

@#Objective To provide a clinical method in the treatment of patellar ligament defect. Methods Based on morphologic observation and blood supply of the medial tenden of gastrocnemius muscle on 30 adult cadaverous lower limp specimens. Then transferring of sural arteries medial tendon of gastrocnemins muscle was designed and used in 4 patients clinically. Results The period of follow-up in all cases was 2-8 months. The knee joint recovered well with satisfactory function. Conclusion The operation is a simple and ideal procedure. The vascularizod adductor magnus tendon is a good donor in the reconstruction of patellar ligament defect. Microsurgical repair of patellar ligament defect is a effective method.