Analysis of Isolated Patella Fractures: Do they Affect Walking?

AbstractThe patella is an important part of the extensor mechanism of the knee. Due to its subcutaneous location, it can be easily exposed to trauma. In this study, we aimed to clarify the effect of patella fractures on walking by examining the results of gait analysis of patients with patella fractures.Patients who were treated due to a patella fracture in the last 10 years were selected from the hospital archive. A total of 18 patients and 36 healthy control subjects were included. Clinical, radiological, and functional results were collected for the fracture group retrospectively, and gait analysis was perfor…