Three-dimensional fracture mapping of multi-fragmentary patella fractures (AO/OTA 34C3).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multi-fragmentary patella fractures (MFPFs) are common patella fracture type. Low-profile plate fixation seems to be promising advancement in the treatment of such difficult fractures. There is no systematic morphologic study specifically for MFPFs to provide objective reference for the improvement of future implants and biomechanical models. This study aimed to delineate and quantify the location and spatial frequency of fracture lines, comminution zones, and coronal plane fragments in MFPFs using three-dimensional (3D) CT mapping technique.

Methods

A total of 187 MFPFs were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Fractures were digitally reconstructed from CT data, and fracture lines, comminution zones, and coronal fragments were graphically overlaid onto a 3D pa

SUBMITTER: Zhan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8506535 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature