Alexander Ellwein1,2, Helmut Lill3, Rony-Orijit DeyHazra3, Tomas Smith4, Jan Christoph Katthagen5. 1. Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School Hannover, DIAKOVERE Annastift, Anna-von-Borries-Straße 1-7, 30625, Hannover, Germany. alexander.ellwein@diakovere.de. 2. Department for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, DIAKOVERE Friederikenstift, Humboldtstr. 5, 30169, Hannover, Germany. alexander.ellwein@diakovere.de. 3. Department for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, DIAKOVERE Friederikenstift, Humboldtstr. 5, 30169, Hannover, Germany. 4. Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School Hannover, DIAKOVERE Annastift, Anna-von-Borries-Straße 1-7, 30625, Hannover, Germany. 5. Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus, building W1, 48149, Münster, Germany.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Tension band wiring remains a common treatment for patella fractures, but complication rates are high, with unsatisfactory results. The purpose of this observation study was to evaluate clinical results and complication rates of a novel patella locking plate fixation. METHODS: Twenty patients (mean age, 59.2 ± 18 years) with displaced patella fractures were prospectively enrolled. Range of motion, knee scores (Tegner, Lysholm, Kujala), complications, and revision surgeries were assessed six weeks, six months, 12 months, and 24 months after surgery. Results were compared to the situation before trauma in regards to the time of follow-up using a paired sample t test. RESULTS: According to the OTA classification, the fractures were classified as follows: one A1, four C1, six C2, and nine C3. Range of motion improved from 121° after six weeks to 140°, 141°, and 143° within the follow-up period. While the Tegner, Lysholm, and Kujala scores were 4.1/97/97, respectively, before trauma, they improved from 2.6/80/89 to 3.6/94/89, 3.7/95/94, and 4.1/97/97 within the follow-up period. Three patients had a complication (15%): one fracture dislocation, one reactive bursitis, and one renewed fracture. Four patients reported discomfort or anterior knee pain especially when kneeling on the implant. CONCLUSIONS: The patella locking plate is a safe and effective treatment for patella fractures, including comminuted fractures. Function can be restored within six months after surgery, and the complication rate is low. Nonetheless, the implant can cause discomfort or anterior knee pain especially when kneeling, which can necessitate an implant removal.
PURPOSE: Tension band wiring remains a common treatment for patella fractures, but complication rates are high, with unsatisfactory results. The purpose of this observation study was to evaluate clinical results and complication rates of a novel patella locking plate fixation. METHODS: Twenty patients (mean age, 59.2 ± 18 years) with displaced patella fractures were prospectively enrolled. Range of motion, knee scores (Tegner, Lysholm, Kujala), complications, and revision surgeries were assessed six weeks, six months, 12 months, and 24 months after surgery. Results were compared to the situation before trauma in regards to the time of follow-up using a paired sample t test. RESULTS: According to the OTA classification, the fractures were classified as follows: one A1, four C1, six C2, and nine C3. Range of motion improved from 121° after six weeks to 140°, 141°, and 143° within the follow-up period. While the Tegner, Lysholm, and Kujala scores were 4.1/97/97, respectively, before trauma, they improved from 2.6/80/89 to 3.6/94/89, 3.7/95/94, and 4.1/97/97 within the follow-up period. Three patients had a complication (15%): one fracture dislocation, one reactive bursitis, and one renewed fracture. Four patients reported discomfort or anterior knee pain especially when kneeling on the implant. CONCLUSIONS: The patella locking plate is a safe and effective treatment for patella fractures, including comminuted fractures. Function can be restored within six months after surgery, and the complication rate is low. Nonetheless, the implant can cause discomfort or anterior knee pain especially when kneeling, which can necessitate an implant removal.
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Complication; Locking plate; Patella fracture; SuturePlate; Tension band wiring
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