Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2015, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (22): 3555-3559.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2015.22.021

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Adjustable patella claws and absorbable suture versus Kirschner wire tension band in the repair of comminuted patellar fractures

Cui Hai-feng   

  1. Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, 208 Hospital of Chinese PLA, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, China
  • Received:2015-03-11 Online:2015-05-28 Published:2015-05-28
  • About author:Cui Hai-feng, Master, Attending physician, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, 208 Hospital of Chinese PLA, Changchun 130062, Jilin Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: High-energy patellar comminuted fracture significantly increased. Single fixation cannot meet the requirement of anatomical repositioning of the patella, multiple-point strong fixation, and early functional exercise.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical effect of adjustable patella claws + absorbable suture and Kirschner wire tension band in the repair of comminuted patellar fractures.
METHODS: A total of 57 patients with comminuted patella fracture were randomly selected and randomly assigned to two groups. 29 cases received open reduction and adjustable patella claws + absorbable suture fixation. 28 cases received open reduction and Kirschner wire tension band fixation. Operative time, incision length, fracture healing time, postoperative complications and Hospital for Special Surgery knee function scores were compared between the two groups, and then statistical analysis was conducted.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: No significant difference in incision length and operative time was detected between the adjustable patella claws + absorbable suture group and Kirschner wire tension band group.  Significant differences in healing time, incidence of complications and knee function after treatment were observed between the two groups, and above indications were better in the adjustable patella claws + absorbable suture group than in the Kirschner wire tension band group (P < 0.05). These results confirm that compared with the Kirschner wire tension band, adjustable patella claws + absorbable suture in repair of patellar comminuted fracture has some advantages such as short healing time, less postoperative complications, as well as good functional recovery of knee joint. The fixation is accorded with biomechanical principle of internal fixation, simple to operate, firmly fixed, and has good prospects.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程

 

Key words: Patella, Fractures, Comminuted, Internal Fixators, Fracture Healing

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