Study on applying the patella fractures treated with figure of eight-torsive-tensioband in the Traumatic – Orthopedic Department of 103 Hospital
- Author:
Nguyen Huu Ngoc
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
*patella fractures, figure of eight-torsive-tensioband
- MeSH:
Fractures, Bone;
Therapeutics;
Patella
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2004;0(1):38-40
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
This study is aimed to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of patella fracture fixation technique with figure-of-eight tension band, then draw indications and contra-indications of this technique. Subjects: 80 patients with occult patella fracture treated at Traumatic-Orthopedic Department, Hospital No 103 from January 1980 to July 1996. Postoperative outcomes: very good: 56 cases (76.87%), good: 7 cases (9.85%), fair: 6 cases (8.45%), and bad: 2 cases (2.80%)
