Fig 1.

Anteroposterior view of right knee centered on quadriceps tendon rupture. The quadriceps tendon (A) and the patella (B) are identified. A full-thickness bite of the tendon is taken, centered on the quadriceps and starting 20 mm proximal to the tear, using the swedged FiberTape cerclage. The pre-tied knot must be pulled flush with the tendon at this point to ensure appropriate knot tightening. The narrow arrow indicates the starting point of the bite, as well as the pre-tied knot. The broad arrow indicates the exit of the retrograde bite.