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Gap non-union of fracture patella: Case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Hanumantharaya G H*, Prathap C, Md Khalid K, Asheem Kumar

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 112-114

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijor.2023.021

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Abstract

Introduction: Fractures of the patella contribute almost 1% of all skeletal injuries. We report a case of an 8 cms gap non-union patella fracture in a patient and single staged surgery with functional outcome.
Case Report: A 45 year female patient came with complaints of instability and defect in his right knee since 3 years. On examination we found that gap nonunion of fracture patella. Patellar fracture was approached by anterior approach. V-Y quadriceps-plasty was done to mobilize the proximal fragment. Fracture was fixed with tension band wiring fixation with k- wires. Quadriceps and retinaculum were repaired. Postoperatively physiotherapy was started and follow up of patient was done at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months. Improvement of knee range of movement was noticed in follow-up period.
Conclusion: V-Yquadriceps-plasty with TBW and encirclage gives good functional outcome in gap non-union patella fractures.

Keywords: Gap Non Union, Fracture Patella, Case Report, V­Y quadriplasty

How to cite : Hanumantharaya G H, Prathap C, Md Khalid K, Kumar A, Gap non-union of fracture patella: Case report. IP Int J Orthop Rheumatol 2023;9(2):112-114

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