Treatment of patella fractures

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2018

Publication Title

Orthopedics

Abstract

© 2018 Slack Incorporated. All rights reserved. Patella fractures comprise 1% of all fractures. Treatment options vary based on fracture displacement, classification, and patient factors. Traditionally, nonoperative treatment has been reserved for nondisplaced fractures. Many operative treatments are available with differing indications and levels of success. Tension band constructs have been the most commonly employed approach to fixation, with cerclage wiring for comminuted fractures. Recently, plate fixation of patella fractures has become more popular. Plating constructs offer a low-profile design with stable fixation, allowing for earlier mobilization and potentially improved functional outcomes. Data regarding the long-term outcomes of plating techniques are limited, and further studies are needed.

Volume

41

Issue

6

First Page

e747

Last Page

e755

DOI

10.3928/01477447-20181010-08

ISSN

01477447

PubMed ID

30321439

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