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In this population, recurrent falls, abnormal muscle tone, and impaired bone quality may increase the risk of treatment failure.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Patient concerns<\/jats:title>\n A 78-year-old man with long-standing PD presented with a patellar fracture after a low-energy fall and subsequently developed trauma-related postoperative redisplacement after a recurrent fall following primary tension-band fixation.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Diagnoses<\/jats:title>\n The patient was diagnosed with a displaced left patellar fracture (AO\/OTA 34-C3) complicated by secondary traumatic redisplacement after a postoperative fall.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Interventions<\/jats:title>\n The patient initially underwent tension-band fixation using two patellar pins, supplemented by suture-based soft-tissue reinforcement. After postoperative traumatic redisplacement, revision surgery with augmented fixation and additional suture-based soft-tissue reinforcement was performed.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Outcomes<\/jats:title>\n Radiographic follow-up demonstrated partial fracture union with residual nonunion and fragment avulsion. After revision surgery, knee range of motion (ROM) was 0\u00b0\u201320\u00b0 at postoperative days 1\u20133, and at 1 month the visual analogue scale pain score was 1, with Lysholm and Bostman scores of 22 and 5, respectively. At 9 months, ROM was 0\u00b0 to 30\u00b0, with full extension to 0\u00b0. Although CT showed partial union with residual nonunion and fragment avulsion, the patient was able to ambulate independently with a slow gait and perform daily activities. No Lysholm, Bostman, or Knee Society Score was obtained at the final follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Lessons<\/jats:title>\n This case suggests that patellar fracture fixation in patients with PD may be particularly challenging. Recurrent falls and other PD-related factors may contribute to postoperative redisplacement and construct compromise. 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