Patellar fractures are associated with an increased risk of total knee arthroplasty

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Patellar fractures are associated with an increased risk of knee arthroplasty and knee arthroscopy. The consequences of a patellar fracture may be more severe than previously considered, and patients must expect a lifelong increased risk of knee arthroplasty. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:1477-81.