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Fractures of the Patella Wheeless

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/fractures_of_the_patella

- Anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Classification of Patellar Fractures
- Osteochondral Frx
- Pediatric Patellar Avulsion Fractures
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Patella Fractures eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1249384-overview

In the 1800s, treatment of patella fractures was quite controversial. Owing to lack of adequate fixation techniques, surgical experience, and imaging, treatment most often was extension splinting. This led to poor results because of intra-articular incongruity, nonunion, and poor motion. Initial attempts at operative stabilization of these fractures yielded rates...
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Patellar Fractures eMedicine Radiology

Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/394270-overview

Several primary types of patellar fractures have been identified, each with separate diagnostic, imaging, and management considerations. The primary types include transverse, vertical, marginal, and osteochondral fractures.
keywords - broken kneecap, broken patella, broken knee, kneecap fractures, knee fracture
Christine Lamoureux, MD 2007
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Patellar nonunion s/p TBWiring

Location: http://web.archive.org/web/20040219024837/http://www.nmis.com/common/html/case32.htm

Archive Copy 2004
19 yr old college basketball player with transverse patellar fx OCT 96, treated with cannulated 4.5 mm screw. Refracture playing B-ball in Jan 97 with the cannulated screw ripping through the proximal fragment. Fracture fixated with 2 transverse 3.5 mm screws and 2mm steinman pins with 18G tension...
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