Semitendinosis tendon tear post ACL graft

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Severe postero-medial pain after sport. PH of ACL reconstruction using "hamstring" tendon as the donor site.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ACL graft is intact (arrow).  Semitendinosis tendon is ruptured distally and has retracted (arrows) with marked edema, fluid and swelling.  This tendon was used as the donor site for the ACL graft.  It has been weakened by the surgery and subsequently ruptured.

Case Discussion

ACL graft is intact (arrow). Semitendinosis tendon is ruptured distally and has retracted (arrows) with marked edema, fluid and swelling. This tendon was used as the donor site for the ACL graft. It has been weakened by the surgery and subsequently ruptured.

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