Assessment results of patellar fracture treatment after tension band wiring

ABSTRACT

To assess the results of patellar fracture treatment by tension band wiring. This retrospective study was performed to evaluate clinical and radiological results of patellar fracture during past 6 years. Twenty four patients were participated in follow-up. Union was occurred in the mean time of 2.67 +/- 0.61 months. Falling down and direct trauma were the most common cause of fracture. Most common complications were thigh muscle atrophy and pin irritation. Excellent and good results in 87.5% and fair results in 12.5% of the patients were seen. Fixation of patellar fractures with tension band wiring was associated with a high rate of union