I fractured my patella (open, comminuted fracture, 7+ pieces) in a scooter accident in Thailand in August 2018. So typical, I know. I had the ORIF surgery on ...
Lateral and AP XRs of left knee after ORIF of patella fracture using cannulated partially threaded screws Contributed by T. David Luo, MD. AP ...
This is a custom result inserted after the second result.
He had tenderness and swelling on the anterior surface of the patella and was positive for patellar luxation. ... 2d Thread the FiberWire through ...
The patient is instructed to gently and gradually contract the quadriceps muscle. A positive sign on this test is pain in the patellofemoral joint .
Several primary types of patellar fractures have been identified, each with separate diagnostic, imaging, and management considerations.
This construct increases the primary load to failure of the repair, increases the surface contact area, and increases the stability of the MPFL reconstruction.
If a fracture to the patella is significantly displaced then ORIF surgery will be necessary. During ORIF surgery, an incision is made over the front of the knee ...
A direct injury to the anterior aspect of the patella, typically with the knee flexed, causes failure of the patella in compression, often resulting in a ...
What You Need to Know. Patella (kneecap) fractures (broken kneecap) are common injuries. About 1% of all broken bones are broken kneecaps.