Fracture of the patella involving inferior pole is associated with postoperative patella baja - A retrospective multicenter study

Journal of Orthopaedic Science · 2 years ago · 110 views

The patella fracture involving of inferior pole fractures (IPF) may be associated with patella baja, However, the clinical impact of this condition remains unclear. This study aims to clarify 1) the incidence of patella baja following patellar fracture surgery, 2) the associated clinical outcomes with and without the presence of patella baja, and 3) the potential correlation between the detection of IPF on CT and the occurrence of patella baja.