Actualización del tratamiento quirúrgico de la rotura del tendón rotuliano.

Abstract

Introduction: Patellar tendon rupture is a rare but debilitating injury that mainly affects active young people under 40 years of age, especially those with comorbidities or who have suffered trauma, the injury affects the extensor mechanism of the knee, its history of rupture is associated with sudden pain and clicking sensation during knee flexion, its diagnosis is complemented with the use of simple x-rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee, its repair includes autologous autograft, trans-skeletal patellar surgical traction of 2 stages. Use of double row with hamstring tendons. Objective: To analyze and evaluate the current state of surgical treatment of patellar tendon rupture, emphasizing the most effective techniques, their short- and long-term results through a thorough review of the medical literature and the collection of updated data. Methodology: Conduct a comprehensive search of medical databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus to identify relevant studies related to the surgical treatment of patellar tendon rupture. Conclusion: The use of advanced techniques such as primary tendon repair or reconstruction with autograft illustrates the trend towards a more personalized and effective treatment, improving surgical results and reducing complications.