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All approaches to the patella. Mid-axial longitudinal approach to the patella. See details. See details. AO Survey. Share your perspective – Help shape the future of AO. Click here. AO …

The patellar tendon originates from the inferior pole and inserts into the tibial tuberosity. The articular surface has the thickest layer of cartilage in the body, up to 5 mm, reflecting the very …

The Variable Angle Locking Patella Plating System was developed to reduce these complication rates. The system offers two plating solutions in titanium and stainless steel: 2.7 mm Variable …

Indications: The DePuy Synthes VA Locking Patella Plating System is indicated for the fixation and stabilization of patellar fractures in normal and osteopenic bone in skeletally mature …

AO Principles of Fracture Management is an essential resource for orthopedic trauma surgeons and residents in these specialties. The third edition of the book has been fully updated and …

Patella Fractures are traumatic knee injuries caused by direct trauma or rapid contracture of the quadriceps with a flexed knee that can lead to loss of the extensor mechanism. Diagnosis can …

Fractures of the patella account for about 1% of all skeletal injuries and can lead to profound impairment due to its crucial function in the extensor mechanism of the knee. Diagnosis is …

Suture the patellar tendon to the patella with 5 nonabsorbable transosseous sutures. This repair needs augmentation with a patello-tibial wire because it is never strong enough to sustain …

Patellar fractures comprise about 1% of all fractures and are mostly caused by direct trauma to the front of the knee, for example, a direct fall, or a blow onto the flexed knee. Bony avulsions …