"Silent" transverse patellar fracture following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Patellar fracture is a rare but specific complication of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft. When this complication occurs, early internal fixation is recommended and need not compromise the outcome. We report 2 cases of displaced transverse patellar fracture occurring after reconstruction but which were not diagnosed and presented with late sequelae.
Medical subject headings
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Arthralgia
- Bone Transplantation
- Fractures, Ununited
- Patella
- Tendons
Anatomy
- knee