Acute patellar tendon rupture: long-term follow-up of a synthetic graft repair technique (opens in new tab)

In this case report, the surgical treatment, postoperative management and a longterm follow-up over four years are described in a dog with acute patellar tendon rupture. The tendon was consecutively repaired surgically with Krackow suturing and an artificial ligament of polypropylene. Immediately post-operative, radiographs showed an almost normal position of the patella. Six months later, patella alta reoccurred, but the knee was still functional. After two years, control radiographs and an ...