Fracture of the Unresurfaced Patella after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Report of Two Cases

Fracture of the Unresurfaced Patella after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Report of Two Cases

Patellar fractures are unusual in total knee arthroplasty without patellar resurfacing. We present 2 such cases that occurred within postoperative 2 months and were managed conservatively. Both patients had their knee function preserved.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Roberto Seijas, Juan Manuel Orduna, MC Castro, Nuria Granados, Jordi Baliarda, Emili Alcantara
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2009-08-01
Series:	Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700231

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