AU - Sanaboyina, Appalaraju AU - Rao, Venkateswara TI - Patellar tendon reconstruction with ipsilateral free semi-tendinosus and gracilis autograft for neglected patellar tendon rupture PT - CASE DP - 2015 Jan 1 TA - Journal of Orthopaedics and Allied Sciences PG - 40-43 VI - 3 IP - 1 4099- https://www.joas.in/article.asp?issn=2319-2585;year=2015;volume=3;issue=1;spage=40;epage=43;aulast=Sanaboyina;type=0 4100- https://www.joas.in/article.asp?issn=2319-2585;year=2015;volume=3;issue=1;spage=40;epage=43;aulast=Sanaboyina AB - Chronic patellar tendon ruptures are rare. Diagnosis is usually made on clinical background. The ideal method of treatment is a matter of debate. The management of neglected, chronic patellar tendon must address four difficulties: The proximally retracted patella, reconstruction of the patellar tendon, temporary protection of repair, patello-femoral tracking, and active full range of knee movement. By presenting a case of chronic patellar tendon rupture, the advantages of reconstruction with a free semi-tendinosus and gracilis autograft from an early rehabilitation are described.