Download PDF
J Knee Surg 2008; 21(1): 58-61
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247794
Case Report

© 2008 Thieme Medical Publishers

Treatment of a Neglected Displaced Transverse Patella Fracture

Paul F. Lachiewicz
  • The Department of Orthopedics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
14 January 2010 (online)

    Permissions and Reprints

ABSTRACT

A case of a displaced transverse fracture of the patella untreated for 2 years in a 67-year-old woman is presented. The patient requested treatment for giving way of the knee. Surgery included mobilization of the proximal fracture fragment, fixation with two cannulated screws, and repair of the medial retinaculum. The lateral retinaculum was left open to provide for better motion. At 1 year postoperatively, she ambulated with a cane, with range of motion examination revealing 5° flexion contracture and 80° flexion.

      >