Chronic Quadriceps Lesion with Peroneus Longus Autograft - A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Chronic quadriceps tendon ruptures are challenging lesions due to persistent inflammation, scarring, and tendon retraction. Although this is a disabling injury, few surgical techniques have been reported for such cases. We describe a 50-year-old Caucasian male who suddenly experienced pain in the anterior region of the knee during skating practice, with no history of direct trauma or known risk factors for associated diseases. He was treated with a modified Wave Puvertalf technique and extensor autograft reconstruction using the peroneus longus tendon. Chronic quadriceps tendon ruptures are challenging lesions due to persistent inflammation, scarring, and tendon retraction. Although this is a disabling injury, few surgical techniques have been reported for such cases. We describe a 50-year-old Caucasian male who suddenly experienced pain in the anterior region of the knee during skating practice, with no history of direct trauma or known risk factors for associated diseases. He was treated with a modified Wave Puvertalf technique and extensor autograft reconstruction using the peroneus longus tendon.
Authors: Diego Escudeiro de Oliveira, Bruno Arjonas Bononi, Juliano Malpaga, Marcos Vaz, Pedro Baches
Institution: Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407864767