A Novel Surgical Technique for Patellar Fracture: Application of Extra-articular Arthroscopy With Hanger-Lifting Procedure

We describe a novel operative technique for patellar fracture. The patient is placed in the supine position for setup of both an image intensifier and arthroscopy. After routine intra-articular inspection with an arthroscope, an extra-articular space including the prepatellar bursa is developed. The...

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Main Authors: Shinichi Maeno, M.D., Ph.D., Daijo Hashimoto, M.D., Ph.D., Toshiro Otani, M.D., Ph.D., Ko Masumoto, M.D., Ph.D., Nobuyuki Fujita, M.D., Ph.D., Seiji Saito, M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-08-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221262871300039X