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More Patella surgery data
Impact on Elite Athletes
Return-to-Sport Rates: Recent studies show high RTS rates: 90.3% for patella fractures, 94.4% for tendon ruptures, and over 90% for PPTTs. However, returning to pre-injury performance levels remains challenging, with rates ranging from 51.6% (fractures) to 83% (tendon ruptures).
Reduced Complications: Newer fixation methods (e.g., plates, non-metallic sutures) have lowered complication rates (e.g., 5.1% for patella fractures) and reduced reoperation needs.
Faster Recovery: Minimally invasive techniques like arthroscopy and optimized rehab protocols have shortened RTS timelines, particularly for PPTTs (3.9 months) and tendinopathy (via APR).
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