Fracture of the unresurfaced patella after total knee arthroplasty: a report of two cases

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2009 Aug;17(2):251-4. doi: 10.1177/230949900901700231.

Abstract

Patellar fractures are unusual in total knee arthroplasty without patellar resurfacing. We present 2 such cases that occurred within postoperative 2 months and were managed conservatively. Both patients had their knee function preserved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology*
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee / surgery*
  • Patella*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Radiography