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fracture of patella |
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fracture of patella Etymology: L, frangere + patella, small pan a break in the sesamoid knee cap. The fracture often occurs in automobile accidents in which the knee strikes the dashboard. The damage is complicated by reflex bracing of the quadriceps femoris muscle, which pulls the fragments apart. Treatment includes suturing the bone fragments and confining the patient in a long-leg cast. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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