A variety of other fixation methods have been used ... fracture of the tibial tubercle and avulsion of the patellar tendon from the fracture fragment, which may require “bypass” fixation ...

The surgeon used an average of 4.4 biodegradable fixation nails. The researchers identified that 27 fractures were fixed to the patella, while 10 fractures were fixed to the lateral femoral ...

Undisplaced mid-third fractures were treated conservatively if the patellar component was not loose. Open reduction with internal fixation and patellar replacement were performed if the patellar ...

It connects the muscles in the front of the thigh (the quadriceps) to the tibia. Patellar fractures can occur by falling directly onto the knee, receiving a sharp blow to the knee, or even by ...

A fracture of the kneecap, or patella, can require surgery. Al Diaz [email protected] Q. Over the weekend, I fell directly on my left knee and I heard a crack. I had severe pain and needed ...