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Review
. 2011 Apr;469(4):1213-5.
doi: 10.1007/s11999-010-1537-8.

Patellar fractures

John Scolaro  1 , Joseph Bernstein, Jaimo Ahn
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Review

Patellar fractures

John Scolaro et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2011 Apr.
No abstract available

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Figures

Fig. 1A–B
Fig. 1A–B
(A) A lateral radiograph shows a transversely oriented patella fracture with wide displacement. (B) A lateral radiograph, obtained after open reduction and internal fixation using a plate and screws, shows the tension-band configuration with fracture reduction.
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