Self locking tension band technique in transverse patellar fractures

Us A. K., KINIK H. H.

INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS, sa.6, ss.357-358, 1996 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 1996
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.357-358
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Following tension band wiring of fractures of the patella, proximal K-wire migration is a common complication To prevent this we have devised the 'self locking tension band' technique. The proximal K-wire ends are bent to form a loop and the cerclage wire passed through them. This prevents subsequent migration of the K-wires. We have treated 15 fractures using this technique. At a mean follow tip of 30 months, no postoperative complications were found.