Clinical and functional outcomes of fracture pattern-driven plate osteosynthesis technique for comminuted patellar fractures using multiple miniplates

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The study introduces a fracture pattern-driven plate osteosynthesis technique using multiple miniplates for comminuted patellar fractures.
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Comminuted patellar fractures pose challenges in achieving stable fixation and restoring articular fragments, necessitating advanced surgical techniques.
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The study involved 62 patients with AO/OTA 34-C2 or C3 fractures, focusing on those with significant displacement and requiring surgical intervention.
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Fracture patterns were analyzed, revealing primary horizontal and secondary vertical lines as the most common types in the studied population.
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The novel technique aims to provide stable fixation, improve fracture reduction, and enable earlier mobilization for better clinical outcomes.

Archives Of Orthopaedic And Trauma Surgery

by Jae-Woo Cho, Won-Tae Cho, Seungyeob Sakong, Wonseok Choi, Seonghyun Kang, Ppuri Bak, William T. Kent, Jeong-Seok Choi, Jong-Keon Oh
February 25, 2026

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