Abstract
The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. The dorsal surface of the patella contains a thick layer of cartilage, which is the thickest cartilage in the body. A vertical ridge separates the medial and lateral edges of the articular surface and articulates with the femoral condyle. The patella protects the anterior surface of the knee joint, serves as an attachment site for the quadriceps tendon, and functions as a fulcrum to maximize the efficiency of the extensor mechanism. Patella fractures account for approximately 1-1.5% of all bone fractures in the human body. They most often occur in men. The goal of treatment is to restore the articular surface of the patella and stable osteosynthesis of the fragments.