Abstract
Background: The central quadriceps tendon provides a useful free tendon graft, although the morbidity of harvesting it is unknown in elderly patients. Methods: The donor site morbidities of 10 patients after central quadriceps tendon (CQT) graft harvest were reviewed for rotator cuff repair. Patients were reviewed by questionnaire and clinical examination at a minimum of 5 months after surgery. Results: A majority of patients reported significant donor site pain and reduction in knee reliability and function. Six of 10 patients had reduced quadriceps power attributable to the graft harvest. Conclusion: The harvesting of the CQT graft is associated with significant morbidity, especially in an elderly population with limited functional reserve.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 808-810 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Donor site morbidity
- Free tendon graft