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Patella fractures treated with suture tension band fixation
BACKGROUND: Patella fractures requiring surgery are traditionally treated using metallic implants, which are associated with high re-operation rates, mainly due to implant prominence. To overcome the problem of prominent metallic implants, we present a technique based purely on braided sutures. METH...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7942173/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33750419 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02309-5 |
Sumario: | BACKGROUND: Patella fractures requiring surgery are traditionally treated using metallic implants, which are associated with high re-operation rates, mainly due to implant prominence. To overcome the problem of prominent metallic implants, we present a technique based purely on braided sutures. METHODS: This technique is described in a step-wise, standardised way based on our findings on six patients treated at our institution. RESULTS: This technique can be adapted to all types of patella fractures. The described suture configuration allows maintenance of inter-fragmentary reduction until bony union without symptoms from the suture material. CONCLUSIONS: We believe that this technique is a safe and promising alternative to traditional metallic fixation methods. |
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