| Literature DB >> 9115569 |
E E Berg1.
Abstract
Patella fractures are an acknowledged complication of cruciate ligament reconstructions that use bone-tendon-bone autografts. Two fracture patterns are seen: a nondisplaced longitudinal patellar fissure fracture recognized interoperatively and the classic displaced transverse fracture that disrupts the extensor mechanism. Rigid fixation techniques are described for each fracture type that minimally affect rehabilitative efforts.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 9115569 DOI: 10.1016/s0749-8063(96)90184-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arthroscopy ISSN: 0749-8063 Impact factor: 4.772