Patellar Tendon Allograft Reconstruction Using Achilles Graft With Traversing Suprapatellar Cerclage Limbs
Abstract Patellar tendon rupture and chronic extensor mechanism deficiency present significant reconstructive challenges, particularly in revision settings or when native tissue quality is poor. We describe a reproducible surgical technique for patellar tendon reconstruction using an Achilles allograft with traversing suprapatellar cerclage limbs. This construct helps facilitate controlled restoration of patellar height, immediate continuity of the extensor mechanism, and load sharing across the reconstruction during early healing.
Authors
- Ronak J. Mahatme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8730-221X)
- Nishanth Muthusamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1227-7093)
- Joseph D. Lamplot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3514-4314)
- Brian M. Grawe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3778-7260)
- David L. Bernholt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0571-7177)
- Shawn A. Moore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4975-5521)
Institutions
- NorthShore University HealthSystem (US)
- University of Cincinnati (US)
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Arthroscopy Techniques
- Published
- 2026-10-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/atn2.70368
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00