Functional outcomes after removal of hardware in patellar fracture: are we helping our patients?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-017-2852-2
Abstract: PurposeFunctional outcomes after Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of the patella are variable. Common complications of patella ORIF include persistent anterior knee pain, limited range of motion and symptomatic hardware. The purpose of this study… read more here.
Keywords: hardware; patellar fracture; patella orif; removal hardware ... See more keywords
Changes in patellar fracture characteristics: A multicenter retrospective analysis of 1596 patellar fracture cases between 2003 and 2017.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.10.016
Abstract: PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of patellar fracture and the changes in these characteristics over time in Korea. METHODS A total of 1596 patients with patellar fractures who visited 5 university hospitals… read more here.
Keywords: female patients; patellar fracture; fracture characteristics; fracture ... See more keywords