A study on clinical profile of patients with patellar fractures

Abstract

The functions of the patella are to increase the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps tendon, aid in nourishment of the anterior articular surface of the femur, and protect the femoral condyles from injury. The patella transmits the tensile forces of the quadriceps muscle to the patellar tendon. As soon as the patient was admitted, a detailed history was taken and a meticulous examination of the patient was done. The required information was recorded and proforma was prepared. Radiographs were taken in approximate views and diagnosis was established by clinical and radiological means. Study observes that, patients with right sided fracture were more 22 (55%) in both groups A and B, patients with left sided fracture were 18 (45%). But there was no statistical significant difference of side of fracture between the groups A and B. Present study observes that, mode of injury which was domestic in nature were more 17(42.5%), RTA were 16(40%), by assault was 3(7.5%) and by sports were 4(10%). And there was no statistical significant difference of diagnosis between the groups A and B.