Evolution in the Management of Patella Fractures
Patella fractures usually occur as a result of direct trauma to the anterior knee joint, indirect injury as a result of eccentric muscle contraction, or rapid knee flexion against a contracted quadriceps muscle. The patella functions as part of the extensor mechanism of the knee, where large forces...
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| description | Patella fractures usually occur as a result of direct trauma to the anterior knee joint, indirect injury as a result of eccentric muscle contraction, or rapid knee flexion against a contracted quadriceps muscle. The patella functions as part of the extensor mechanism of the knee, where large forces are transmitted, and its subcutaneous nature has made treatment of patella fractures a challenge. In this review article, we evaluate how the management of these fractures has evolved over time and the advantages associated with the various treatment techniques. There are few comparative studies looking at the different treatment types for fractures of the patella, with the goal of achieving a functional extensor mechanism with low rates of post-traumatic arthritis and metal-work irritation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6f95119fb34a4eb9b95bbffca2f50b5f2024-03-12T16:48:25ZengMDPI AGJournal of Clinical Medicine2077-03832024-02-01135142610.3390/jcm13051426Evolution in the Management of Patella FracturesMahak Baid0Sid Narula1Jonathan R. Manara2William Blakeney3Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Wales NP20 2UB, UKRoyal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA 6000, AustraliaAneurin Bevan University Health Board, Wales NP20 2UB, UKRoyal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA 6000, AustraliaPatella fractures usually occur as a result of direct trauma to the anterior knee joint, indirect injury as a result of eccentric muscle contraction, or rapid knee flexion against a contracted quadriceps muscle. The patella functions as part of the extensor mechanism of the knee, where large forces are transmitted, and its subcutaneous nature has made treatment of patella fractures a challenge. In this review article, we evaluate how the management of these fractures has evolved over time and the advantages associated with the various treatment techniques. There are few comparative studies looking at the different treatment types for fractures of the patella, with the goal of achieving a functional extensor mechanism with low rates of post-traumatic arthritis and metal-work irritation.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1426AO—Arbeitsgemeinschaft für OsteosynthesefragenTBW—tension band wireROM—Range of Motion |
| spellingShingle | Mahak Baid Sid Narula Jonathan R. Manara William Blakeney Evolution in the Management of Patella Fractures Journal of Clinical Medicine AO—Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen TBW—tension band wire ROM—Range of Motion |
| title | Evolution in the Management of Patella Fractures |
| title_full | Evolution in the Management of Patella Fractures |
| title_fullStr | Evolution in the Management of Patella Fractures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evolution in the Management of Patella Fractures |
| title_short | Evolution in the Management of Patella Fractures |
| title_sort | evolution in the management of patella fractures |
| topic | AO—Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen TBW—tension band wire ROM—Range of Motion |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1426 |
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