Percutaneous Cannulated Screws with Tension Band Wiring Technique in Patella Fractures
- Author:
Jin Ho CHO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea. osd07@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Patella;
Fracture;
Percutaneous surgery;
Cannulated screw;
Modified tension band technique
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Humans;
Knee;
Patella;
Range of Motion, Articular
- From:The Journal of Korean Knee Society
2013;25(4):215-219
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
INTRODUCTION: Most patellar fractures are transverse involving the central third. Open reduction and stabilization of transverse patellar fractures is indicated if there is more than 2-3 mm of fragment separation and/or articular incongruity. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: This study describes a percutaneous 2 cannulated screws and modified tension band wiring technique to treat transverse patellar fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed 30 cases of displaced transverse patellar fractures with this technique. The clinical outcomes of these patients were evaluated with simple radiographs, range of motion and Lyshom score. RESULTS: This technique has shown to provide satisfactory clinical results and excellent knee functions. CONCLUSIONS: This technique provide stable fixation, allows early motion exercise by minimizing injury to extensor mechanism and reduce cosmetic problem in scar.
