Most patellar fractures are the result of indirect trauma in which a severe pull of the patellar tendon occurs against the femur when the knee is semiflexed.

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Most patellar fractures occur due to indirect trauma, where a strong contraction of the quadriceps muscle pulls the patella against the femur while the knee is in a semiflexed position, leading to a fracture.

Most Patellar Fractures Are the Result of Indirect Trauma in Which