Post-operative Failed Hardware and Knee Infection with Surgical Patellectomy - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing

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Post-operative Failed Hardware and Knee Infection with Surgical Patellectomy - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing

This stock medical exhibit features multiple images detailing complications following failed patellar hardware after placement for a fractured knee cap. The following images are shown: 1. Medial overview of the left knee site. 2. Detailed enlargement of the knee following hardware failure with resulting infection. 3. Incision into the knee. 4. Removal of failed hardware and patellectomy (resection of the patella). 5. Post-operative appearance following patellectomy.

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