Table 1.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Re-tensionable Quadriceps Tendon Repair Technique

Advantages

Mechanical advantage of pulley and screw mechanisms

Ability to perform re-tensioning multiple times after knee flexion

Pre-tied knot increases consistency of repair

Smaller drill hole diameter than repair with suture anchors

Securing construct Pulls patella to quadriceps as opposed to pushing it away

Potentially less expensive and less equipment required than repair with suture anchors

Disadvantages

Potentially prominent knot

Exposure of distal pole of patella required