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. 2025 Nov;38(13):667-671.
doi: 10.1055/a-2585-4863. Epub 2025 Apr 14.

Quadriceps Tendon Ruptures After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Gabrielle Swartz  1 , James T Layson  2 , Daniel Hameed  1 , Jeremy A Dubin  1 , Sandeep S Bains  1 , Michael A Mont  1 , Ronald E Delanois  1 , Giles R Scuderi  2
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Quadriceps Tendon Ruptures After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Gabrielle Swartz et al. J Knee Surg. 2025 Nov.

Abstract

Quadricep tendon (QT) ruptures following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) represent a challenging complication with potentially severe consequences, including impaired function and the need for additional surgical intervention. This article reviews the relevant anatomic features, etiology, and risk factors of QT ruptures after TKA. The different treatment options and indications for nonoperative management, direct repair, augmented repair, extensor reconstruction with mesh, and complete extensor allograft reconstruction are reviewed.

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