Surgical treatment of inferior pole comminuted fractures of patella with new type ten-sion band

VernacularTitle:新型张力带系统治疗髌骨下极粉碎性骨折
Author: Bin SUN ; Zhishan ZHANG ; Fang ZHOU ; Yun TIAN ; Hongquan JI ; Yan GUO ; Yang LV ; Zhongwei YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Patella; Fractures,comminuted; Fracture fixation,internal
From: Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2015;(2):272-275
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To study the effectiveness of inferior pole fracture of patella treating by the new tension band.Methods:From Dec.2011 to Dec.2013, 21 patients with inferior pole fracture of patella were treated with the new tension band which consisted of cannulated screw, titanium cable and shims. There were 21 patients[10 males, 11 females, the average age was 54 years(21 to 79)],of whom,all were“fell on knees”.Results:The average operation time was 89 min (57-197 min),the follow-up visits were done from 7-31 months ( average 18 months) , the bone healing time was from 8-12 weeks (average 10.5 weeks).The post operation assessment was done by Bostman score, from 20 -30 (average 27),10 excellent,and 11 good.No complication occurred.Conclusion:The new tension band is the effective treatment for inferior pole fracture of patella.The internal fixation is reliable, it is simple to operate, and patients can take exercises as early as possible.Therefore, the new tension band has a bet-ter clinical value.