Total knee arthroplasty in ochronosis: a case of intraoperative patellar tendon rupture and review of literature
This case highlights the risk of patellar tendon rupture during TKA in ochronotic patients due to altered tendon integrity. Preoperative recognition and cautious handling of tendons are crucial. Early repair and rehabilitation can lead to favorable functional outcomes. Preoperative tendon evaluation by ultrasonography may help anticipate such complications.
Authors
- Sachin Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3075-8088)
- Kiran K. V. Acharya
- Iknoor Singh Mann
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-025-04268-w
- Primary Topic
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00