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. 1879 Sep;19(2):55–59.

Fracture of the Patella from Muscular Action

Good Fibrous Union—Refracture from Muscular Action—Imperfect Fibrous Union, with Separation of 4½ Inches—no Subsequent Improvement, Owing to Atrophy of the Muscles of the Thigh, until All Knee Supports Were Laid Aside

Frank H Hamilton 1
PMCID: PMC9401643  PMID: 36663663

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I am just now preparing a paper on “Fracture of the Patella,” based upon an analysis of probably 150 cases. While referring to my notes I found the case reported here, which has some points of practical interest, and which seem worthy of publication entire. F. H. H.

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