Patella Fracture

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Patella Fracture

Patella Fracture

Austin Fares, MD, Patella Fracture

The patella, also referred to as the ‘kneecap’, is surrounded by tendinous attachments above and below. The function of...

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Patella Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation

Patella Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation

Austin Fares, MD, Patella Fracture

Given the high complication rate with metal wires, alternative methods of fixation were developed. Included among these was the...

Arthrex™ Patella Fracture System with FiberTape® Tension Band Reinforcement

Austin Fares, MD, Patella Fracture

The Arthrex FiberTape® is an ultrahigh strength, 2 mm wide suture tape used for a variety of orthopaedic procedures....

Synthes 2.4/2.7 Mesh Plate

Austin Fares, MD, Patella Fracture

A newer technology is the Synthes mesh plate which is proven to be a viable alternative to tension band...

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Patella Fracture Surgery

Patella Fracture Surgery

Austin Fares, MD, Patella Fracture

When appropriately indicated patella fracture repair, known as open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), can be performed in a myriad...

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