Results of surgical treatment of patellar fractures

Levacκ, Brian P.; Flannagan, JP; Hobbs, Sarah Jane

doi:10.1302/0301-620x.67b3.3997951

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“…Studies have shown high percentage of success in cases treated with tension band wiring. 6 In the TBW group, there were 13 cases (65%) with excellent, 5 cases (25%) with good and only 2 cases (10%) had poor results. The overall results of 20 cases were comparable to most of the series.…”

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A comparative study of tension band wiring and encirclage in treating transverse fractures of patella

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Background: The functional and radiological outcome of the union of transverse fractures of patella treated by tension band wiring (TBW) and encirclage wiring were compared according to WEST’s criteria.Methods: During three years, 44 patients with displaced transverse fracture patella were treated randomly either by TBW or encirclage with twenty-two patients in each group. Two patients in each group were lost to follow-up.Results: Results were compared based on the period of union, post-operative complications, early mobilization and recovery to pre-injury level. Fractures united at an average of 13.6 weeks with 8-12 and 10-14 weeks in TBW and the encirclage group, respectively. Results were excellent in 65%, good in 25% and poor in 10% cases in TBW group, as compared to the encirclage group with excellent in 50%, good in 30% and poor in 20% cases. In TBW group, 75% cases had a full range of motion (ROM), 15% had >120° of flexion and 10% had flexion between 90° and 120°, as compared to 50% full ROM, 30% >120° of flexion and 20% between 90° and120° flexion in the encirclage group. A case of migration of pin and another case of limitation of flexion by 25° were noticed.Conclusions: Patients treated with TBW had better results than the encirclage in the management of transverse fractures of the patella.

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A comparative study of tension band wiring and encirclage in treating transverse fractures of patella

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“…Several authors have documented clinical results with the use of various fixation techniques [2,11,13, ~o]. Levack, et al [13] noted a higher percentage of good results with the combination of Kirschner wires and an anterior tension band compared with circumferentiai wiring.…”

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“…Levack, et al [13] noted a higher percentage of good results with the combination of Kirschner wires and an anterior tension band compared with circumferentiai wiring. Bostman, et al [3] demonstrated a statistically significan't (P<o,os) improvement in results with tensionband wiring when compared with circumferential wiring, or screw fixation.…”

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Patellar fractures: contemporary approach to operative treatment, using different types of the tension band principles

Nikiforidis

Babis

Tsarouchas

et al. 1999

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol

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Summary: Patellar fractures are relatively common accounting to approximately 1% of all skeletal injuries. The subcutaneous anterior location of the patella makes it prone to injury, and fractures may occur as a result of direct or indirect trauma. Traffic accidents and falls are the most common causes. Patellar fractures are a diverse group of injuries, and fracture types vary considerably. The method of treatment is chosen on the basis of patients factors {age, bone quality, activity level and compliance} and fracture type. The surgical goals are anatomic reduction of the articular surface and stable fixation. Contemporary methods of treatment include screws, the tension band and a combination of the two. Frequently these injuries associated with concomitants injuries as fracture of the femur, subtrochanteric fracture, traumatic dislocation of the hip and lesions of the knee ligaments.

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“…The mean age was 39 years and maximum incidence was seen in between 31 to 40 years. Levack B et al [7] conducted study on patellar fracture and observed 49 years was average age for patellar fracture. In Bostrom (1972) series, the mean age was 48 years ranging between 16 to 89 years.…”

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An Observational Study on the Modified Tension Band Wiring Technique for the Management of Patients with Patella Fracture

Mishra¹

2017

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Results of surgical treatment of patellar fractures

Cited by 166 publications

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A comparative study of tension band wiring and encirclage in treating transverse fractures of patella

A comparative study of tension band wiring and encirclage in treating transverse fractures of patella

Patellar fractures: contemporary approach to operative treatment, using different types of the tension band principles

An Observational Study on the Modified Tension Band Wiring Technique for the Management of Patients with Patella Fracture

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