Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft

Rectus femoris musculotendinous junction injuries occur at the interface between the muscle fibers and the tendon of the rectus femoris muscle. These types of injuries can result from acute trauma or repetitive microtrauma, leading to muscle retraction, fibrosis, muscle fiber degeneration, and chron...

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Main Authors: Nathaniel P. Mercer, M.D., Bradley A. Lezak, M.D., M.P.H., Nathan A. Lorentz, M.D., Katherine L. Esser, B.S., Vishal Sundaram, B.A., Griffith G. Gosnell, M.S., Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D.
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724005322
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author Nathaniel P. Mercer, M.D.
Bradley A. Lezak, M.D., M.P.H.
Nathan A. Lorentz, M.D.
Katherine L. Esser, B.S.
Vishal Sundaram, B.A.
Griffith G. Gosnell, M.S.
Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D.
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Nathan A. Lorentz, M.D.
Katherine L. Esser, B.S.
Vishal Sundaram, B.A.
Griffith G. Gosnell, M.S.
Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D.
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description Rectus femoris musculotendinous junction injuries occur at the interface between the muscle fibers and the tendon of the rectus femoris muscle. These types of injuries can result from acute trauma or repetitive microtrauma, leading to muscle retraction, fibrosis, muscle fiber degeneration, and chronic inflammation. Management of these injuries typically involves conservative treatment, including rest, ice, compression, and elevation, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Surgical intervention is required when conservative measures fail and in cases of complete tendon avulsion or chronic, nonhealing injury. Although few clinical outcomes have been reported on the surgical management of chronic rectus femoris musculotendinous junction injury, reconstruction may be a viable salvage option for active patients with this injury. This technical note highlights our technique for rectus femoris musculotendinous junction reconstruction with semitendinosus autograft and Achilles allograft for a chronic rectus femoris myotendinous junction rupture.
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spelling doaj-art-dc0f36ad8f3744f5b8daff6844eba4202025-08-20T02:05:10ZengElsevierArthroscopy Techniques2212-62872025-05-0114510336410.1016/j.eats.2024.103364Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles AllograftNathaniel P. Mercer, M.D.0Bradley A. Lezak, M.D., M.P.H.1Nathan A. Lorentz, M.D.2Katherine L. Esser, B.S.3Vishal Sundaram, B.A.4Griffith G. Gosnell, M.S.5Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D.6Address correspondence to Nathaniel P. Mercer, M.D., NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 301 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, U.S.A.; NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A.Rectus femoris musculotendinous junction injuries occur at the interface between the muscle fibers and the tendon of the rectus femoris muscle. These types of injuries can result from acute trauma or repetitive microtrauma, leading to muscle retraction, fibrosis, muscle fiber degeneration, and chronic inflammation. Management of these injuries typically involves conservative treatment, including rest, ice, compression, and elevation, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Surgical intervention is required when conservative measures fail and in cases of complete tendon avulsion or chronic, nonhealing injury. Although few clinical outcomes have been reported on the surgical management of chronic rectus femoris musculotendinous junction injury, reconstruction may be a viable salvage option for active patients with this injury. This technical note highlights our technique for rectus femoris musculotendinous junction reconstruction with semitendinosus autograft and Achilles allograft for a chronic rectus femoris myotendinous junction rupture.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724005322
spellingShingle Nathaniel P. Mercer, M.D.
Bradley A. Lezak, M.D., M.P.H.
Nathan A. Lorentz, M.D.
Katherine L. Esser, B.S.
Vishal Sundaram, B.A.
Griffith G. Gosnell, M.S.
Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D.
Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft
Arthroscopy Techniques
title Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft
title_full Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft
title_fullStr Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft
title_full_unstemmed Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft
title_short Rectus Femoris Quadriceps Muscle Rupture Reconstruction With Semitendinosus Autograft and Achilles Allograft
title_sort rectus femoris quadriceps muscle rupture reconstruction with semitendinosus autograft and achilles allograft
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724005322
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