IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-6-19486 Original Research Paper A comparitive study to evaluate functional movement of knee joint after different modalities of treatment of patellar fractures. Praveen Saraogi Dr. June 2019 8 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

Aims and objectives=: This is a prospective study comprises of 28 cases of fracture patella done in MLB Medical College Jhansi, U.P. between Sep 2016 to Sep. 2018 to evaluate the knee functions of various methods of treatment of fracture patella with similar pattern of injury.: Out of 28 patients, 22 males and 6 females, youngest patient is was 14 years oldest patient was 60 years with average age 37 years, predominantly right side affected. Material & method =: Equal no. of transverse 14 and comminuted fracture 14 were recorded / undisplaced with intact extensor mechanism treated conservatively with excellent to good result 85%. Conclusion =: Transverse incision has advantage over longitudinal in partial patellectomy length of patellar ligament should be maintained and to be sutured near articular surface. Total patellectomy good result 72%, 28% fair results. Some loss of strength of quadiceps muscle .