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Patella Fracture Repair

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In this knee procedure, the patella is being repaired. The patella is a small, floating bone that glides over the thighbone. It connects the muscles of the thigh to the shinbone, helping the knee to move. The egg‐shell type covering on the underside of the patella and front of the femur allows for smooth motion of the knee.

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This video shows a patella fracture repair procedure. It explains that the patella is a small, floating bone that glides over the thighbone, connects the muscles of the thigh to the shinbone and helps the knee move, and that the egg-shell type covering on the underside of the patella and front of the femur allows smooth motion of the knee.

Key points

  • Shows repair of the patella in a knee procedure
  • Explains the patella as a small floating bone gliding over the thighbone
  • Explains its connection of thigh muscles to the shinbone in knee movement
  • Covers the smooth covering allowing motion of the knee

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This video presents “Patella Fracture Repair” — In this knee procedure, the patella is being repaired. The patella is a small, floating bone that glides over the thighbone. It connects the muscles of the thigh to the shinbone, helping the knee to move. The egg‐shell type covering on. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

From our Orthopedics collection: Orthopedic surgery videos: fracture fixation, joint replacement, arthroscopy and trauma procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons. Browse all Orthopedics videos →

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