by Stephen Thon, MD | 6 years ago
Repair of a torn quadriceps tendon of the thigh is necessary to restore the extensor mechanism of the knee. In this case I discuss and show how the tendon is surgically repaired back to the bony patella in a high level athlete. The extensor mechanism (quadriceps, patella and patella tendon) of the knee is critical for mobility and power.
This patient is a 38 year old female who was hit by a car 3 years ago and suffered tears of her..
By Michael Shepard, M.D.
16 years ago
All-Inside Meniscus Repair has an 80% healing rate. Here is a surgical video demonstrating my..
By Seth C. Gamradt, MD
2 years ago
Benefits of Knee Arthroscopy
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By Performance Orthopaedic..
4 years ago
Sometime the patella (knee cap) does not track/glide properly, anterior knee pain can result. In..
By Grant H. Garcia, MD
9 years ago
What Is Knee Replacement Surgery?
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By Dr. Michael Lawson Swank
3 years ago
