Plate Osteosynthesis of Patella Fractures-A Video Case Report

J Orthop Trauma. 2017 Aug:31 Suppl 3:S26-S27. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000000908.

Abstract

Operative management of patella fractures continues to be associated with poor outcomes and high reoperation rates. Traditionally, tension band fixation has been used for more simple fracture patterns; however, fixation remains a challenge particularly for comminuted fractures. More recently, various types of plate fixation have been used and reported in the literature. Earlier mobilization after plate osteosynthesis of patella fractures is possible because of a more robust construct, with the potential for decreased knee stiffness and improved functional outcomes. We present a video case of a 79-year-old man who sustained a displaced patella fracture treated with an anterior mesh plate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Aged
  • Bone Plates*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
  • Fracture Healing / physiology*
  • Fractures, Comminuted / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Comminuted / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Knee Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Injuries / surgery
  • Male
  • Patella / injuries*
  • Patella / surgery
  • Patellar Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Patellar Dislocation / surgery*
  • Patient Positioning / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Video Recording