Functional outcome of surgical management in cases of fracture patella in a tertiary care hospital in Salem

Authors

  • Nikhilesh P. S. A. C. S. R Government Medical College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Hari Sivanandan Vinayaka Mmission’s Kirupananda Variyar medical college and research institute, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Anandanarayan M. Vinayaka Mmission’s Kirupananda Variyar medical college and research institute, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
  • A. E. Manoharan Department of Orthopedics, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar medical college and hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20211602

Keywords:

Patella fracture, Tension band wiring, West criteria, Functional outcome

Abstract

Background: Fractures of the patella are serious injuries with a broad range of subtypes. These injuries account for about 1% of all skeletal injuries and are most prevalent within the age group of 20-50 years. The underlying mechanisms of open fractures are mostly high-velocity accidents. To assess the functional outcome of various surgical procedures done for fracture patella.

Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted from the department of orthopedics, Vinayaka missions Kirupananda Variyar medical college and hospital, Salem for one year in August 2019 and July 2020. All the adult patients admitted with the diagnosis of patellar fracture were included in the study. A complete local examination was conducted and an X-ray of AP and the lateral view was taken for all the patients.

Results: Transverse patella fracture is being the most common fracture and for that modified tension band wiring (TBW) was the most common procedure performed and for comminuted fracture partial patellectomy was the most common procedure and for 1 patient total patellectomy was performed.

Conclusions: The study shows that the treatment of patella fractures with modified tension band wiring is a definitive treatment with minimal complications and excellent functional outcomes.

Author Biography

Nikhilesh P. S., A. C. S. R Government Medical College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India

assistant professor , annamalaiuniversity, chidambaram

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2021-04-26

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