Management of Rare Open Patella Sagittal Plane Fracture with Associated Knee Joint Fractures: A Series of Three Cases

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedic case reports 2023, Vol.13 (5), p.29-33
• Main Authors: Gandhi, Takshay, Patel, Nimish, Dave, Rutvik
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2250-0685
• DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i05.3634

IntroductionOpen vertical patella fractures in combination with distal femoral or proximal tibial fractures are a rare combination of injuries that pose a challenge for adequate fixation and gaining favorable outcome. Case ReportCase 1 had an open fracture of sagittal fracture of patella with one half comminuted and a sagittal plane fracture of lateral femoral condyle with a 2 × 2 cm of articular bone loss. Case 2 had an open sagittal fracture of patella with ipsilateral lateral femoral condyle fracture and proximal tibia medial condyle fracture in sagittal plane. Case 3 had a closed comminuted fracture of patella with sagittal plane lateral femoral condyle fracture. ConclusionOpen vertical plane patella fractures with associated distal femoral or proximal tibial fracture when treated properly can restore knee function optimally.