Patella fractures can be caused by excessive tension through the extensor mechanism or a
direct impact. Non-displaced fractures with an intact extensor mechanism can be treated …

Fracture is a common traumatic injury that is mostly caused by traffic accidents, falls, and
falls from height. Fracture healing is a long-term and complex process, and the mode of …

The patella plays a crucial role in the extensor mechanism to increase the mechanical
advantage of the quadriceps. Fractures can be classified based on displacement …

Practical guidelines for the treatment of patellar fractures in adults Page 1 Review article:
Medical guidelines | Published 15 January 2020 | doi:10.4414/smw.2020.20165 Cite this as …

Extensor mechanism rupture is a serious event requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Patella fractures are reportedly six times more frequent than soft tissue injuries such as …

Background To assess the safety of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for orthopedic spinal,
upper limb and lower limb procedures, this systematic review of systematic reviews …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate the biomechanical performance of
novel anterior variable-angle locking plates versus tension band wiring used for fixation of …

The first published surgical treatment of patella fracture was in 1841 by Dieffenbach who cut
both the patellar and quadriceps tendons and used compressive bandage to oppose the …

Purpose To evaluate intraoperative and early postoperative clinical outcomes using the Nice
knot as an auxiliary reduction technique in displaced comminuted patellar fractures …

Objective: Few reports exist on the treatment of transverse patellar fractures (TPFs) using
absorbable cannulated screws and high-strength sutures, and most screws and sutures lack …