Patellar fracture treated with tension-band thread cable internal fixation
- VernacularTitle:张力带线缆固定治疗髌骨骨折
- Author:
Weidong NI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Patellar fracture;
Tension-band;
Cotton thread;
Internal fixation
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
1986;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the effect of tension-band thread cable internal fixation for the treatment of patellar fracture.Methods:81 cases with patellar fracture were treated by tension-band thread cable internal fixation.Results:Among the follow-up 64 cases,from 1 to 8 years,the rate of excellent and good results was 90.6%.Conclusion:Tension-band cotton thread cable was firm,safe,simple and practical.There is no need for the patients to have the second removal of materials of internal fixation.It is advisable to use it in clinical practice.