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Abstract
Carbon fibre may be used to repair rupture of the extensor mechanism of the knee when
this involves either the patellar ligament or quadriceps tendon. The operative technique
is described and the results in five patients are reviewed. This technique may be
successful even after other forms of repair have failed.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
February 27,
1986
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© 1987 Published by Elsevier Inc.
