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International Journal of Contemporary Surgery
Year : 2013, Volume : 1, Issue : 2
First page : ( 5) Last page : ( 7)
Print ISSN : 2320-9615. Online ISSN : 2321-1024.
Article DOI : 10.5958/j.2321-1024.1.2.019

Repair of Ruptured Neglected Quadriceps Tendon after Manipulation of Stiff Knee

Singla Bikram1, Gill SS2, Bansal Kapil1

1Assitant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, GGS Medical College & Hospital, Faridkot

2Professor, Orthopedics & Vice Chancellor, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot

Online published on 7 October, 2013.

Abstract

We report the case of 28 year old male patient who suffered quadriceps rupture following manipulation of the stiff knee. We treated the patient with V-Y plasty procedure which is an uncommon procedure with successful results. The final range of motion was 90 degrees with 10 degrees of extensor lag.

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Keywords

Quadriceps, Stiff knee, V-Y Plasty.

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