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Patellar Fractures

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Abstract

The aims in the treatment of a patellar fracture are:

  • To restore the continuity of the extensor mechanism

  • To restore articular congruity

  • To avoid at all costs a patellectomy

  • To limit the devascularization of the patella

  • To restore adequate stability in order to achieve early mobilization of the knee

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  1. Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de la Sauvegarde, 29B avenue des Sources, Lyon, 69009, France

    G. Demey MD

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Health and Performance Institute, The Ohio State University, Suite 3100, 2050 Kenny road, Columbus, OH, 43221, USA

    Robert A. Magnussen MD, MPH

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  1. Croix Rousse Hospital, Albert Trillat Centre, Lyon, France

    Philippe Neyret

  2. Clinique de la Sauvegarde, Lyon Ortho Clinic, Lyon, France

    Guillaume Demey

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Demey, G., Magnussen, R.A. (2014). Patellar Fractures. In: Neyret, P., Demey, G. (eds) Surgery of the Knee. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5631-4_35

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