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Treatment Of Comminuted Patellar Fractures Using Modified Cerclage Wiring, Mohamed Shawky, Usama Abd Allah, Mohamed Bissar

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

ABSTRACT Background: Comminuted patellar fracture is still challenging. It is essential to restore the articular cartilage with rigid internal fixation. Objective: to assess the outcome of modified cerclage wiring fixation in patients with comminuted patellar fracture. Patients and methods: This study was done in orthopedic surgery department at Al-Azhar University Hospitals, during the period from December 2019 to November 2020. A total of 15 patients with comminuted fracture of patella were maneged by modified cerclage wiring. 12 patients were males (80.0%) and 3 patients were females (20.0%). Their age was 18-64 (average 38.87±14.80) years. All patients had unilateral patellar fractures. …