Patellar fracture

Patellar fracture

Patellar fracture. This patient fell directly onto the front of his knee, and has suffered a transverse fracture of the patella. These are usually fixed using a combination of k-wires and tension band wires. In older patients, a similar injury can result in rupture of the quadriceps or patellar tendons. These tendon injuries can be diagnosed easily and rapidly with ultrasound.