The use of a 30-degree radiolucent triangle during surgery in distal avulsion fractures of the patella

The use of a 30-degree radiolucent triangle during surgery in distal avulsion fractures of the patella

Abstract Background Avoiding patella baja or alta after the Krackow suture technique for distal avulsion fractures of the patella can be challenging. We aim to introduce a simple and reproducible technique using a 30-degree radiolucent triangle involving the contralateral knee to ensure the correct...

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Main Authors: Léa Ragot, Filippo Gerber, Xavier Lannes, Kevin Moerenhout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Patella baja
Patella alta
Fluoroscopy
Contralateral knee
Krackow technique
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03631-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03631-w

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