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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 58 - 58
1 Nov 2022
Garg V Barton S Jagadeesh N
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Abstract

Background

Aim of this study is to determine the difference between re-operation rates after conventional Methods of fixation of patella fractures using Metallic implants and novel technique of all suture fixation using Ethibond or fiber tape.

Methods

This is a retrospective comparative analysis involving 62 patients who had a transverse patellar fracture and underwent surgery between January 2013 to December 2021. Selected patients were divided, based on different fixation methods used, into four groups - TBW group, CC screw group, Encirclage group and Suture Fixation Group. Patients were followed till bone union was evident on radiographs. Number of patients in Metallic implant group undergoing repeat operation were compared with the patients who underwent patella fracture fixation using all suture technique. Mean and standard deviation (SD) were calculated for all continuous variables. Mean of the two groups was compared using unpaired t-test.