Fracture healing was assessed with plain radiography. Results showed the most common fracture type in both groups was a comminuted patellar fracture.

One knee showed a remodeled healed comminuted fracture of the patella 4 months after initial presentation, but it maintained satisfactory functional results (Fig. 2).

Comminuted Fracture of Each Patella — Excision of One Patella, Wiring of the Other Patella. Recovery with Useful Knees AuthorCHARLES L.SCUDDER, M.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published March 10 ...

There are a few different types of broken bones, or fractures. One kind is a comminuted fracture. This injury happens when your bone breaks into three or more pieces. Find out how doctors diagnose ...

A comminuted fracture is when the bone breaks into several pieces A transverse fracture is when the fracture line is perpendicular to the shaft (long part) of the bone.

Fracturing your kneecap, known as your patella, means you could need surgery to repair it. It depends on the fracture.

Open reduction with internal fixation and patellar replacement were performed if the patellar component was loose. Patellectomy was indicated in severely comminuted fractures of the patella.