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[Patella fractures].

M Galla1, P Lobenhoffer

  • 1Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Henriettenstiftung Hannover. unfallchirurgie@henriettenstiftung.de

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|September 20, 2005
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Patella fractures, though uncommon, require surgical intervention for significant dislocations or comminuted breaks. Treatment options range from nonoperative management for stable fractures to surgical fixation or patellectomy for severe cases.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Patella fractures represent a small percentage (0.5%-1.5%) of all skeletal injuries.
  • Direct falls onto the knee are the most common cause, with transverse fractures being the most frequent type.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles of operative and nonoperative management for patella fractures.
  • To detail surgical techniques and indications for patellectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common fracture mechanisms and types.
  • Discussion of surgical fixation methods including tension band wiring and interfragmentary screw fixation.
  • Evaluation of indications for patellectomy in complex patella fractures.

Main Results:

  • Accurate reduction and rigid fixation are primary goals of operative treatment.

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  • Nonoperative treatment is suitable for stable fractures with minimal dislocation (<2 mm).
  • Operative treatment is indicated for displaced (>2 mm) or comminuted fractures.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgical techniques like tension band wiring and screw fixation are effective for patella fracture repair.
    • Patellectomy is a consideration for unreconstructable multi-fragmentary fractures but requires caution due to quadriceps muscle power loss.