Comparison of Functional Results After Surgical Treatment of Acute Patella Fractures Using a Tension Band With and Without Plaster Cast Application

T he patella represents the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.It has been estimated that patellar fractures account for approximately 1% of all fracture types that occur in the body.[1] Patellar fractures may occur as a result of direct, indirect, or combined forces.The subcutaneous and anterior position of the patella, coupled with the thin soft tissue cover around it, increases its exposure to direct impacts.The indirect mechanism typically occurs when the force exerted by the fully contracted quadriceps muscle exceeds the resistance of the knee joint during a sudden flexion of the knee.[2] The objective of the treatment is to reinstate the extensor mechanism and provide optimal joint alignment.In cases where there is >2mm stepping on the joint surface, >3mm separation between the fragments, or an inadequate exten-HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE MEDICAL