Patellar Fractures Treated by Cannulated Cancellous Screw and Tension Band Wiring - A prospective study in a Teaching Hospital, Sangareddy
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: Country like India patellar fractures is more common due to the activity of daily life. 1% of all skeletal injuries due to patellar fracture by direct or indirect mechanism. Aim: This present study focus on advantages and complications associated with fixation technique for the management of patellar fracture. Material and Methods: 50 patients with patellar fractures treated by cannulated cancellous screw with tension band wiring. Result: The most common age group in our study was 41-50 years. Among 50 patients 37 were male and 13 were female. Fracture due to indirect injury was 64% and direct trauma was 36%. Outcome of our study was 90% as excellent, 8% as good and 2% poor. Conclusion: According to our study management and early mobilization of displaced transverse patellar fracture by cannulated cancellous screw and tension band wiring showed better result.
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Devanatha Reddy P, Madan Mohan Rao GV, Nagababu Pyadala
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