@article{Adisthanaya_Astawa_Aryana_Febyan_2022, title={Semitendinosus and Gracilis Autograft for Neglected Patellar Tendon Rupture: A Surgical Reconstruction}, volume={10}, url={https://oamjms.eu/index.php/mjms/article/view/9177}, DOI={10.3889/oamjms.2022.9177}, abstractNote={<div> <p class="Pa6"><strong><span lang="EN-US">BACKGROUND: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">Neglected patellar tendon rupture is an extremely rare case among orthopedic injuries that severely compromises the function of the extensor mechanism of the knee. Therefore, a prompt and accurate diagnosis of a ruptured patellar tendon are a key to efficacious management, because a treatment delay is often associated with unsatisfactory functional outcomes.</span></p> </div> <div> <p class="Pa6"><strong><span lang="EN-US">CASE PRESENTATION: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">We report the case of an adult male patient with traumatic patellar tendon rupture after 9 months of a motorcycle accident. The patient underwent reconstruction surgery using semitendinosus and gracilis tendon augmentation. This procedure restores the anatomical position of the patella and prevents extensor lag. At a 3-month follow-up, a full recovery of the structure and function of the extensor mechanism was perceived. The patient could return to normal daily activities following rehabilitation protocol.</span></p> </div> <div><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong>Semitendinosus and gracilis tendon autograft is the technique of choice to be applied in the surgical reconstruction of neglected patellar tendon rupture.</div>}, number={C}, journal={Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences}, author={Adisthanaya, Surya and Astawa, Putu and Aryana, I Gusti Ngurah Wien and Febyan}, year={2022}, month={Apr.}, pages={137–141} }