A Severely comminuted fracture of the Patella that can not be reduced should be treated by:: (A) Inseing screws and wires, (B) Physiotherapy alone, (C) Patellectomy, (D) Removal of smallest piece only
Answer is C. Patella Tube cast may be used Displaced transverse fracture Tension band wiring by K-wires and stainless steel (SS) wire Comminuted fracture At least proximal third of patella is intact--Paial patellectomy Severe comminution--total patellectomy