Throughout the years treatment of patellar fractures have been held in much controversy and various treatment procedures have been described. In the literature, there are only a few studies that compare the results of the different treatment modalities. This study reviews our experience with patellar fractures and correlates results of different treatment modalities to grade of patellar comminution and to the length of follow-up. It consists of 114 patients (71 M, 43 F, 17–76 year old: mean- 43 years), followed for 2–9 years (mean- 3.5 years). Patients were treated by P.O.P. cast for undisplaced fractures (12 Pts), and by various surgical modalities for displaced or comminuted fractures such as O.R.I.F (53 Pts), partial patellectomy (37 Pts) and total patellectomy (12 Pts). Patients were evaluated by Lisholm functional score, by objective knee tests, and radiographically.Introduction
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In recent years the age of world's population has risen and with it there has been a significant increase in the frequency of hip fractures in the elderly. These fractures are known to increase morbidity and mortality. However, little is known about the frequency and characteristics of patients who sustain a second hip fracture. We examined the incidence and the underlying associated medical disorders of patients with a second fracture in the other hip. This study consists of 132/1208 Pts. (10.9%) treated in our department between 1998–2006 that had a secondary hip fracture 1–9 years following the first hip fracture. We examined the most common complications following surgery of this type, the most common related illnesses among these patients, and the influence of post-surgical rehabilitative care on the patients' return to daily functioning.INTRODUCTION
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