scholarly journals Functional outcome of tension band wiring in transverse patella fracture

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohammed Samiullah ◽  
Dr. Arun KN
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
Rajeev Raj Manandhar ◽  
Shishir Lakhey ◽  
Umash Karki

Background: Avulsion fractures of the base of proximal phalanx associated with ulnar or radial collateral ligament instability are relatively rare. The small size of the fragment and strong deforming pull of the attached soft tissues make the process of reduction and maintenance difficult.Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the functional outcome of tension band wiring in intra-articular avulsion fractures of the base of the proximal phalanx.Methodology: A prospective study was performed on ten patients with intra-articular collateral ligament avulsion fractures of the proximal phalanx (Jupiter’s classification Type III). A tension band construct was performed using a dorsal approach. The functional outcome was assessed at six months with the quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand score.Results: The mean age of the patients was 25.8 years (Mean ± SD: 25.80). Six avulsion fractures were of the ulnar collateral ligament of the proximal phalanx of the index finger, one involved the radial collateral ligament of the ring finger and three, the radial collateral ligament of the little finger suggesting an abduction injury. All fractures had united at three months. Eight patients were graded as excellent and two as good. All patients were satisfied with the surgery and the functional outcome of the injured digit. There were no perioperative complications.Conclusion: The functional outcome of tension band wiring in intra-articular collateral ligament avulsion fractures of the base of the proximal phalanx was good to excellent.


2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Min Lee ◽  
Kook Jin Chung ◽  
Ji Hyo Hwang ◽  
Hong Kyun Kim ◽  
Yong Hyun Yoon

Author(s):  
Lokesh Kumar Yogi ◽  
Gagandeep Mahi ◽  
C. R. Thorat ◽  
Moti Janardhan Naik

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Fractures of olecranon are common fractures in upper limb. Tension band wiring (TBW) and plate fixation (PF) are mostly used techniques but choice is based on type of fracture and surgeon’s preference.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong>  A study assessed functional results in 28 patients that were enrolled after the clinical event of trauma has occurred. Patients were divided into two groups- Group (A) for TBW and Group (B) for PF; here gender, age and side of fracture were ignored. Post-operative functional outcome were evaluated by using the Mayo Elbow Performance (MEP) and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score parameters.</p><p><strong>Results:<em> </em></strong>Mean (SD) union time as determined by postoperative radiographs was 8.5 (1.48) weeks for group (A) and 9 (2.08) weeks for group (B). Mean (SD) MEP score at 9 months in group (A) 84.28 (7.28) and 80.71 (10.92) in group (B). Mean (SD) DASH at 9 months in group (A) 12.2 (8.8) and 11.7 (10.4) in group (B). Complications were reported in group (A) 6 patient (42.85%) out of 14 patients and in group (B) 1 patient (7.14%) out of 14 patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:<em> </em></strong>The current study shows that there are no significant differences in functional outcome between both the study groups. Due to lesser complications, we recommend the plate fixation approach as the better choice for transverse displaced olecranon fractures. More large scale studies are required to further confirm our results.</p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 7985-7989
Author(s):  
Senthil Loganathan ◽  
Raghavendran B ◽  
Thiyagarajan U ◽  
Pradeep J

Patella fractures accounts for 1% of all skeletal injuries.  Patella fractures usually need to be treated with accurate reduction and fixation to obtain optimal knee function. Improper reduction of the articular fragments leads to complications like arthritis and quadriceps dysfunction. Tension band wiring and pasting are commonly performed fixation methods. Tension band wiring with K-wires is associated with wire prominence and soft tissue irritation. Cannulated cancellous screw fixation of the fracture and tension band wiring through the cannulated screws avoid the complication of wire migration and breakage.   In our study, we fixed these fractures with cannulated cancellous screws and tension band. This is a prospective study done in SRMC from 2012-2017. A total of 17 Patients with transverse patella fracture are taken into a study, 4mm cannulated cancellous screws with 18 mm stainless steel wire is used for anterior tension band wiring. Extensor retinaculum closure is done for all these patients. All patients had excellent knee function, according to KSS. There was no case of implant prominence or soft issue irritation in any of these patients. One patient had extensor lag. Cannulated cancellous screw with anterior tension band wiring is a reliable, effective and reproducible technique in treating transverse patella fractures.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
emre Karadeniz ◽  
elif nedret keskinöz

Abstract Background: EFECE Systems are newly-defined internal fixation systems, which are suitable for patella fracture fixation. The aim of this study was to compare the fixation strength of EFECE Systems with tension band wiring for transverse patellar fracture simulation on fresh frozen cadaver models. Methods: Quadriceps tendon-patella-patellar tendon (QT-P-PT) complex was prepared from human cadavers. After simulation of a transverse patella fracture, in Group 1, 5 patella were fixed with a pair of 1.2 mm EFECE wires and 4 EFECE devices. In Group 2, 5 patella were fixed with a pair of 1.2 mm Kirschner wires (K-wire) and a cerclage wire according to the tension band technique.Using a testing device with custom-made jaws, increasing distraction force was applied to these QT-P-PT complexes. Extension of these complexes with the distraction forces was observed. The maximum distraction force and the elongation during maximum force were evaluated. Results: After 5 experiments with the EFECE Systems, there was no EFECE wire breakage or EFECE wire-EFECE device catching failure. The median maximum force was 740 N (720-810N). During maximum distraction force the median extension was 2.5 mm (1.6-2.5 mm).After 5 experiments with the tension band technique, there was no K-wire breakage. The median maximum force was 330 N (240-510N). During this maximum distraction force the median extension was 3.4 mm (2.2-3.8 mm).Conclusions: Based on the biomechanical advantages, patella fracture treatment with EFECE systems may constitute a reasonable alternative in the treatment of patella fractures.


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