A Severely comminuted fracture of the Patella that can not be reduced should be treated by:
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
Inseing screws and wires
Physiotherapy alone
Patellectomy
Removal of smallest piece only
Lower Limb Traumatology