Ao Y F
Institute of Sport's Medicine, Third Hospital, Beijing Medical University.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1992 Jan;30(1):3-6, 61.
Eleven cases of closed complete rupture of patellar tendon (4 neglected ruptures and 7 fresh ruptures) were treated. Seven of them were treated in extension for 6-8 weeks after operation, 1 was immobilized with patellar traction in the early stage on bed, and 3 were mobilized and assisted with movable brace standing and walking through the body weigh on the knee in the early stage after operation. The aim was to promote the functional recovery of the knee joint. The mechanism of injury, clinical diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of closed rupture of patellar tendon were discussed in combination with clinical experience. And the suggestion of movement and active recovery in the early stage after patellar tendon surgery was put forward.
