Results of treatment of displaced patellar fractures by partial patellectomy.

Partial Patellectomy: A Series of 17 Patients

“…For the development of osteoarthritic changes, the results of our series are comparable to those of Saltzman et al (1990) in which, nevertheless, the early mobilization was not introduced. It would seem that early mobilization does not play a role in producing osteoarthritic changes.…”

“…The reduction of muscle strength in total patellectomy reaches 50% (Watkins, Harris, Wender, Zarins & Rowe, 1983), whereas only 15% in partial patellectomy (Saltzman, Goulet, McClellan, Schneider & Matthews, 1990).…”

Treatment of Comminuted Fracture of Inferior Pole of Patella Using Partial Patellectomy And Patellar Tendon Repair Using Transosseous Sutures.

“…There were no postoperative infections.. The outcome of the procedure was assessed with use of the Saltzman patellofemoral scoring system 5 . evaluation involved the completion of a questionnaire (maximum score, 45 points), a clinical evaluation (maximum score, 43 points), and a radiographic analysis (maximum score, 12 points).…”

Management of comminuted extraarticular inferior pole patella fractures with partial patellectomy and patellar tendon repair by transosseous sutures

“…[12] Saltzman et al advocated for partial patellectomy by excision of loose fragments and reattachment of patellar tendon with transosseus sutures in comminuted lower pole fractures. [13] In International Journal of Medical Science and Public Healthpartial patellectomy, the large proximal fragment with whole of articular cartilage is preserved without disturbing much of extensor mechanism in comparison to total patellectomy. [1] In the present study, we used the traditional method to treat the extraarticular comminuted inferior pole fractures with partial patellectomy with patellar tendon repair using transosseus sutures without risking for the loss of fixation with the use of hardware.…”