Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Fractures of the patella are serious injuries with a broad range of subtypes.The present study was conducted to assess profile of patellar fractures in known population. Materials & Methods: 88 patients of patellar fractures of both genders were included. Parameters such as fracture, dislocations, etiology of fracture, associated injuries were recorded. Results: Out of 88 patients, males were 50 and females were 38. Etiology was road traffic accident in 52, fall in 30 and domestic violence in 6 cases. Management given was closed reduction in 24 and open reduction and fixation in 64. Conclusion: Most common cause of fracture was road traffic accident and maximum cases were treated by open reduction and fixation.