The Ilio-Tibial Band as Autograft for Patellar Tendon Ruptures Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Extensor mechanism disruption following total knee arthroplasty can be devastating. Patellar tendon ruptures and repairs following total knee arthroplasty may have compromised results due to the previous dissection, scarring, and altered blood supply. This study reviews our experience with patellar tendon repairs with ilio-tibial band augmentation following total knee arthroplasty.