Self locking tension band technique in transverse patellar fractures

US A. K., KINIK H. H.

International Orthopaedics, cilt.20, sa.6, ss.357-358, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 1997
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s002640050096
  • 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 up of 30 months, no postoperative complications were found.