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Results of partial patellectomy.

A K Pandey1, S Pandey, P Pandey

  • 1Ram Janam Sulakshna Institute of Orthopaedics, Trauma, Rehabilitation and Research, Rameshwaram, Ranchi, India.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study assessed 200 patellar fractures, finding partial patellectomy effective for most. Conservative treatment yielded acceptable results for select cases, with 80.3% good outcomes in operative patellar fracture treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Patellar fractures are common knee injuries.
  • Treatment aims to restore function and stability.
  • Optimal management strategies require clear classification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess outcomes of patellar fracture treatments.
  • To propose a classification system for patellar fractures.
  • To evaluate conservative versus operative management.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 200 patellar fracture cases.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes (partial patellectomy, conservative).
  • Development of a fracture classification based on 690 case histories.

Main Results:

  • Partial patellectomy was the primary treatment for 175 cases.
  • Conservative management in 23 cases with 75% quadriceps intact showed acceptable results.
  • Operative treatment yielded 80.3% excellent to good results at 3-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Partial patellectomy is a viable option for many patellar fractures.
  • Conservative management can be effective for specific fracture patterns.
  • A new classification system for patellar fractures is proposed.

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