Abstract
Nontraumatic transverse stress fractures of the resurfaced patella occurred in 2 patients, one with a total condylar and the other with a GUEPAR arthroplasty. The blood supply of the patella is a critical factor in both pathogenesis and healing of stress fracture of the patella.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 112-116 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Clinical orthopaedics and related research |
Volume | 148 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1980 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine