IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. I C Chenchaiah; Dr. U Pavan Krishna; Dr N.Partha Sarathy; Dr A Sravani

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

Management of Patella Fractures with Tension Band Wiring

Dr. I C Chenchaiah, Dr. U Pavan Krishna, Dr N. Partha Sarathy, Dr A Sravani

Abstract :

Background: Patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body situated in the quadriceps tendon.Patella plays a vital role in extensor mechanism of the knee.It has a higher prevalence in the age group of 20y to 50y and a slight male predominance.Tension–band wiring is commonly used to treat transverse patella fractures.In this study a series of 30 cases of fracture patella have been analysed after treating with Tension Band Wiring. Outcome was assessed using west’s criteria. Aim & Objectives: To Study the clinical outcome of fracture patella treated with tension band wiring. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study of patients who attended the orthopaedicout patient department in AlluriSitaramaraju Institute of Medical Sciences between September 2014 to feuary 2016. 30 adult patients with patella fractures and who satisfy the inclusion criteria were selected for treatment and assessment. Results: This study is conducted to analyse clinical outcome of fracture patella treated with tension band wiring.In our series out of 30 cases of fracture patella treated with tension band wiring ,26 patients had excellent oucome at their final follow up.Good results are seen in 3 patients and poor outcome in 1 patient.4 out of 30 patients had complications like infection ,k–wire migration, loss of flexion of 25 degrees