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Objective:To evaluate the application of microsplint and circumferential wiring in the treatment of mandibular body frac-ture in children.Methods:23 children with mandibular body fracture were treated by microsplint and circumferential wiring from 2009 to 2012,the effects of treatment were assessed.Results:Treatment with microsplint and circumferential wiring did not injure perma-nent teeth germ.It showed many features,such as easy reduction of fractured bone segments,stable fixation,without interfere with eat-ing and benefit of mouth clearness.Conclusion:Microsplin and cicumferential wiring is effective for the treatment of mandibular body fracture in children.
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the radiographic and clinical results of patella fractures using a circumferential wiring combined with tension band wiring. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 2005 and June 2012, 22 (male 14, female 8) patients with patella fracture treated with circumferential wiring combined with tension band wiring were analyzed retrospectively. The mean age of patients was 51 years (range, 28 to 72 years). Controlled passive range of motion exercise was started at three weeks from the postoperative day. The patients were evaluated using radiographs, clinical examination, and Levack's scoring system. RESULTS: All fractures healed and mean time elapsed for union was 11.5 weeks (range, 10 to 14 weeks). Complete union without displacement and full range of motion was achieved in all cases. Clinical results according to Levack's scoring system were excellent in 20 cases and good in two cases. We found broken wire in one case. In this case, results of clinical evaluation after reoperation were good. CONCLUSION: Circumferential wiring combined with tension band wiring is appropriate for patella fractures.