Percutaneous Cannulated Screws with Tension Band Wiring Technique in Patella Fractures

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. This study describes a percutaneous 2 cannulated screws and modified te...

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Published inKnee Surgery and Related Research, 25(4) Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 215 - 219
Main Author Cho, Jin-Ho
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Knee Society 01.12.2013
대한슬관절학회
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Technical Note
정형외과학
Percutaneous surgery
Fracture
Cannulated screw
Patella
Modified tension band technique
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ISSN2234-0726
1225-1623
2234-2451
DOI10.5792/ksrr.2013.25.4.215

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Summary: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. This study describes a percutaneous 2 cannulated screws and modified tension band wiring technique to treat transverse patellar fractures. 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. This technique has shown to provide satisfactory clinical results and excellent knee functions. This technique provide stable fixation, allows early motion exercise by minimizing injury to extensor mechanism and reduce cosmetic problem in scar.
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ISSN:2234-0726
1225-1623
2234-2451
DOI:10.5792/ksrr.2013.25.4.215