Osteosynthesis of a patellar fracture with repair of the knee extensor mechanism: Case report
Patella fractures correspond to 1 % of all fractures. In recent decades, the role of the patella in increasing the lever arm of the quadriceps has been well defined. Surgical treatment is indicated for open fractures, those that compromise the function of the extensor mechanism, those with a joint g...
Main Authors: | José Torrealba Araujo, Mauricio Núñez Hernández, David Quilodrán Romero, Lizandra Rojas Encina |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-08-01
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Series: | Trauma Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644023000997 |
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