Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Patellar injuries are quite common and the most common injury associated with it is ACL injury. The present study was performed to evaluate cases of patellar injuries. Materials &Methods: 60 patients with patellar injuries of both genders were selected and a thorough clinical examination was carried out. Parameters such as fracture, dislocations, etiology of fracture, associated injuries were recorded Results: Out of 60 patients, males were 32 and females were 28. The etiology was road traffic accident (RTA) in 32, fall in 18 and domestic violence in 10 patients. Injuries were fracture in 30, dislocation in 19 and anterior cruciate ligament injuries in 11 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: In maximum cases, fracture was seen followed by dislocation and associated injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament injuries.