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2. Patellar tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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   Up to 1 in 10,000 per year [2] Patellar tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that connects the knee cap (patella) to the tibia. [1] Often there is sudden onset of pain and walking is difficult. [1] In a complete rupture, the ability to extend that knee is decreased. [1] A pop may be felt when it occurs.

3. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 81.45. MedlinePlus. 007208. [edit on Wikidata] Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after an injury. [1] The torn ligament can either be removed from the knee (most common), or preserved ...

4. Medial patellofemoral ligament - Wikipedia

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   The most likely time for the patella to shift laterally is during the first 20–30 degrees of flexion as the quadriceps tighten simultaneously and pull the patella laterally. Beyond 30 degrees, the quadriceps tendon and patellar ligament pull the patella posterior into the groove of the knee joint making lateral dislocation of the patella ...

5. ACL injuries are more common in women — experts are still ...

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   There are multiple techniques, but reconstruction surgery typically involves rebuilding the ACL using a graft of tissue from the patient's own body (such as the hamstrings or patellar tendon) or ...

6. Patellar tendon - Wikipedia

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   The patellar tendon is a strong, flat ligament, which originates on the apex of the patella distally and adjoining margins of the patella and the rough depression on its posterior surface; below, it inserts on the tuberosity of the tibia; its superficial fibers are continuous over the front of the patella with those of the tendon of the quadriceps femoris.

7. Unhappy triad - Wikipedia

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   The MCL is rehabilitated through time and immobilization. Physical therapy after the surgery and the use of a knee brace help speed up the healing process. A typical surgery for a blown knee includes: Patellar tendon autograft (An autograft is a graft that comes from the patient) Hamstring tendon autograft; Quadriceps tendon autograft