Tactics of Treatment of A Patellar Fracture with Repair of the Patellar Ligament: A Clinical Case

Abstract

Patellar fractures account for approximately 1% of all fractures [1], are most common in the 20 to 50-year age group [1,2], and affect men twice as often as women [2]. Patellar tendon ruptures are devastating injuries that can cause significant functional impairment due to disruption of the knee joint extension mechanism. [7,8] Surgical treatment is indicated for open fractures, fractures that disrupt the function of the extensor apparatus, in the presence of a joint space >5 mm and/or joint incongruity >3 mm, which accounts for approximately 30% of the total number of fractures. A case of a patient who required reposition and osteosynthesis of an open patellar fracture associated with damage to the extensor apparatus is presented. The clinical and radiographic characteristics of the patient, as well as the resolution of the case, are described.