Study of Fracture Patella Treated with Tension Band Wiring

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:- It is the study of patella fractures treated with tension band wiring. We wanted to study To study the surgical management and to assess its functional outcome in patella fractures. To study the range of movement, functional outcome, duration of union, complications and compare the results of operated cases with other operative study. MATERIALS AND METHOD:- The study consists of 35 patients sustaining patella fracture operated with tension band wiring. Clinical & functional outcomes were assessed by knee society scoring system. RESULT:- We have operated total 35 cases with tension band wiring in patella fractures. Average union was achieved in 12 - 13 week. We have obtained 85.71 % of excellent outcome. CONCLUSION:- In case of transverse fracture of patella pleasing results were obtained with tension band wiring technique that allows early motion and rehabilitation. This technique has benefit of early mobilization & early return of independent function. With strict adherence to anatomical reduction, aseptic soft tissue handling & soft tissue repair & proper & in time physiotherapy protocol we can get satisfactory results in almost all the patients.