[Refixation of osteochondral flake fractures after patellar dislocation-The parachute technique].

Objective: Patellar dislocations are a common occurrence in orthopedic practice, often accompanied by osteochondral fractures of the retropatellar cartilage surface, known as flake fractures, in up to 58% of cases. The parachute technique represents a simple and cost-effective surgical option aimed at restoring osteochondral integration and preserving native cartilage.

Indications: Flake fracture of the patella with osteochondral fragments.