Overall, the researchers found a 1.11% incidence of patellar fracture (n = 32) in the retained patella group with “relatively improved clinicoradiological results over those of patellar fracture ...

In our study, however, 6 of 7 pole fractures (85.7%) were located at the inferior pole of the patella and 1 was at the superior pole (14.3%).

Researchers retrospectively reviewed data for 62 patients who underwent surgical treatment of patellar fractures between 2008 and 2013. There were 42 open reductions and 21 closed reductions ...

A fracture of the kneecap, or patella, can require surgery. Q. Over the weekend, I fell directly on my left knee and I heard a crack. I had severe pain and needed help walking.

The overall incidence of patellar fracture after TKA was 2.5% (14/557). The incidence of patellar fracture after primary TKA was 1.8% (9/505) and 9.6% (5/52) after revision TKA. Patient ...