title: Olecranization of the patella in posterior instability of the knee.
abstract: A case report is given in which temporary fixation of the patella to the tibia with a Steinmann pin was used in a patient with gross knee instability due to deficient cruciate ligaments. The pin was left in place for seven months, and at last follow-up--14 months postoperatively--marked improvement in knee stability was noted. The procedure is applicable as a means of maintaining reduction in posterior cruciate repairs and reconstructions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kantonsspital Bruderholz, Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Hermens
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hackenbruch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001858:Bone Nails; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery