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Abstract
Three cases of non-union of the patella with large gaps between the fragments are
presented. The patients' ability to cope with the problem was not entirely satisfactory.
Surgical management by mobilization of the patellar fragments and fixation using the
tension band principle achieved union of the fracture in all three cases. The patients
also recovered an excellent, pain-free range of movement and strength in the affected
knees.
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 11,
1990
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© 1991 Published by Elsevier Inc.
