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Pre-operative and immediate post-operative X-rays of Case 1.
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F1
Grade 4 OA in both the knees along with right patella two part transverse fracture was revealed on X-rays (Fig. 1). Post-operative radiographs were satisfactory with patella in fibrous union (Fig. 1).
Active knee flexion and active straight leg raise in immediate post-operative of Case 1.
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F2
She was also able to perform active straight leg raise (Fig. 2).
PMC9091390_02
Pre-operative and immediate post-operative X-rays of Case 2.
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F3
X-rays revealed grade 4 knee OA along with the left patella two part transverse fracture (Fig. 3). Post-operative X-rays were satisfactory (Fig. 3).
Proximal release of Semitendinosus graft.
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F4
Semitendinosus was identified near insertion and released proximally using open ended tendon stripper (Fig. 4).
Final fixation of patella with Semitendinosus, Fiber wire, and Fiber tape.
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F5
The lax extensor retinaculum was double breasted with No.2 fiber wire (Fig. 5).