Technique for one-stage delayed reconstruction of patellar tendon. A, Steinmann pin through transverse hole in patella is used for distal traction. B, Proximally divided semitendinosus and gracilis tendons are placed through holes and fixation wire is inserted. C, With patella in normal position, fixation wire is secured and gracilis and semitendinosus tendons are sutured to each other. SEE TECHNIQUE 48.25.