Presentation
Fall of the stairs with direct trauma to the left knee on the current day.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Patellar fracture
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Complete and comminuted fracture of the patella, with significant distance between the proximal and distal fragments.
From the case:
Patellar fracture
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Postoperative radiography of the patellar fracture fixed with metallic osteosynthesis material.
Case Discussion
Patient maintains postoperative follow-up with good recovery.
Contributed by Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D. and Dr. Marcello Antônio de Rezende Basilio M.D.