Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Fractures of the patella are serious injuries with a broad range of subtypes.3 These injuries account for about 1% of all skeletal injuries and are most prevalent within the age group of 20–50 years.The present study was conducted to assess 80 cases of patellar fractures. Materials & Methods: 80 patients of patellar fractures of both genders were enrolled. Parameters such as fracture, dislocations, etiology of fracture, associated injuries were recorded. Results: Etiology was road traffic accident in 54, fall in 16 and domestic violence in 10 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Management done was open reduction and fixation in 46 and closed reduction in 34cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases were treated by open reduction and fixation. The most common cause of fracture was road traffic accident.