Nursing of teenagers with arthroscopic reduction of avulsed fracture of tibialintercondylar eminence / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the nursing measures of teenagers with arthroscopic reduction of avulsed fracture of tibialintercondylar eminence. Methods Eighteen teenagers with avulsed fracture of tibialintercondylar eminence hospitalized from January 2013 to September 2014 were included in the study. Before operation, psychological care and operative preparation were delicately done. After operation, a plan for function training was made, the preventive measures for related complications were taken and discharge instruction was performed. Results All patients got recovered after function training 3 months since operation. The average score by Lysholm evaluation was (97.6 ± 2.3). Among them, one was Lachman test I positive, with mildly limited extension of the knee join. Conclusion The following nursing strategies inclucling psychological nursing before operation can help to reduce the incidence of complications.