Shape memory alloy clamp for patellar fractures: Retrospective analysis of 121 cases
- VernacularTitle:形状记忆合金髌骨爪置入治疗髌骨骨折121例资料回顾
- Author:
Changchun YU
;
Minglu YANG
;
Yuanyuan WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2007;0(39):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Suture silk or steel ring, Kirschner wire tension wire, modified AO band and screw are always used to treat patellar fractures. These methods cause large wound, slow fracture healing and limited joint function. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the therapeutic effect of Ti-Ni shape memory alloy clamp on patellar fractures. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Retrospective analysis was performed at the Luoyang Hospital of Orthopedics and Traumatics from June 2001 to June 2006. PARTICIPANTS: 121 patients of patellar fractures (123 knees), 78 males (80 knees) and 43 females (43 knees), aged 38.3 years (range 21–67 years). There were 47 cases with left patellar fracture, 72 cases with right and 2 with bilateral; 53 knees were transverse,36 knees were comminuted, 32 avulsion, and 2 vertical fracture; 23 cases were injured by direct violence, and 98 by indirect violence. METHODS: Vertical incisions were made to expose fractures. The deep layer of the tendinous membrane was remained. The fracture was repositioned and the lacerated retinaculum and tendinous membrane were sutured. After the vertical diameter of the patella was measured, suitable clamp was selected and placed. After well repositioned, heat saline gauze was used to make the clamp reposition and fix the fractures. The incision was finally closed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Material and host responses; functional assessment of the patella fractures using Bostman. RESULTS: 121 cases were followed-up for 8 months8. All fractures were healed. No infection occurred. A little displacement of fractures occurred in 4 cases, early traumatic arthritis in 1 case, and slippage of the clamps in 2 cases. According to the functional assessment of the patella fractures of Bostman, the excellent results were 107 knees, and good were 16 knees. CONCLUSION: Ti-Ni shape memory alloy clamps exhibit reliable fixation, with soft tissue remaining, which is important to retain the blood supply of the patella. Moreover, it accelerates the healing of fractures.
