Fracture of the unresurfaced patella after total knee arthroplasty: a report of two cases.
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Fractures, Bone
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Patella
- Postoperative Complications
Anatomy
- knee