Comminuted patellar fractures: The role of biplanar fixed angle plate constructs

Comminuted patellar fractures: The role of biplanar fixed angle plate constructs

Background: Comminuted patellar fractures represent a challenging clinical problem. Their treatment aims to restore the integrity of the extensor mechanism and the congruity of patellofemoral joint. Controversy exists regarding the ideal fixation method. Metallic constructs aiming to convert pulling...

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Main Authors: Mauricio Kfuri, Igor Escalante, Clemens Schopper, Ivan Zderic, Karl Stoffel, Christoph Sommer, Feras Qawasmi, Matthias Knobe, Geoff Richards, Boyko Gueorguiev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Translation
Subjects:
Patella
Comminuted fracture
Mesh plate
Tension band wiring
Biomechanics
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214031X20301157

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