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ISSN 打印: 1050-6934
ISSN 在线: 1940-4379
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Patellar Fractures Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Review
摘要
There are several periprosthetic complications associated with total knee arthroplasty, with femoral fracture as the most common and patellar fractures as the second most common. Patellar fractures are challenging complications that occur almost exclusively on the resurfaced patellae, although unresurfaced patellar fractures have been reported in literature. The purpose of this study is to describe the anatomy of the patella, the etiology of patellar fractures, and strategies to treat and manage these fractures following knee arthroplasty. The vascular supply to the patella may be compromised during total knee arthroplasty and special care must be taken to preserve it. Vessel injury may result in further complications, most notably avascular necrosis with subsequent fracture. Other patient-, surgical-, and prosthetic-related factors can contribute to increased risk of patellar fracture. Patellar fractures are classified into three types. Type I fractures have an intact extensor mechanism with a stable implant. Type II fractures have a complete disruption of the extensor mechanism with or without a stable implant. Type III fractures, which are further subclassified into types IIIa and IIIb, have an intact extensor mechanism but a loose patellar component. While type IIIa fractures have reasonable remaining bone stock, type IIIb fractures have poor bone stock. Type I patellar fractures may be best managed nonoperatively, but types II and III patellar fractures often necessitate surgical intervention. Patellectomy should be reserved for comminuted fractures, as well as fractures in patients with poor bone stock. Larger prospective randomized studies are necessary to better evaluate the treatment algorithm for patellar fractures following total knee arthroplasty.
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