ObjectiveTo assess the outcomes in indirect reduction technique via Nice knot for transverse patellar fractures.MethodsThe clinical data of 25 patients with transverse patellar fractures meeting the inclusion criteria between January 2017 and December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into trial group (n=13) and control group (n=12) according to different intraoperative reduction methods. No significant difference was found in gender, age, affected side, cause of fracture, classification, or the time from injury to operation between the two groups (P>0.05). In the trial group, No.2 suture was used to cross the quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon to construct the Nice knot, then the suture was tightened to make the distal and proximal fracture segments contact in an indirect reduction pattern. Depend on Nice knot’s sliding compression and self-stabilizing function, the suture mesh created an anterior tension band as a temporary fixation. In the control group, Weber’s clamp was used to hold the fracture segments directly and fixed temporarily. After reduction, terminal fixation was conducted using a titanium Kirschner wire with titanium cable in both groups. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, follow-up time, fracture healing time, and complications were recorded and compared in the two groups. At last follow-up, the knee function was evaluated according to the Böstman scoring criteria for efficacy in patellar fractures.ResultsThe operation time in the trial group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (t=−2.165, P=0.041). There was no significant difference of intraoperative blood loss between the two groups (t=0.514, P=0.612). The incisions of the two groups healed by first intention. All the patients were followed up 12-16 months, with an average of 14.4 months, no significant difference was found in the follow-up time between the two groups (t=−0.309, P=0.760). One patient in the control group developed soft tissue irritation symptoms at 1 day after operation, and no special treatment was given, the symptoms disappeared at 2 months after operation. The fractures of the two groups healed at the 12-week follow-up. During the follow-up, there was no complication such as loosening and fracture of titanium cables and tendon tissue calcification. At last follow-up, the Böstman score presented no significant difference between the two groups (t=−0.086, P=0.932). In the trial group, an 80-year-old female patient was evaluated as good (score, 27) due to atrophy of the quadriceps femoris, leg weakness, and affected stair climbing, and the rest 24 patients were all evaluated as excellent.ConclusionThe indirect reduction with Nice knot can shorten the operation time in the treatment of transverse patellar fractures, and obtain good effectiveness.
Objective To compare the biomechanical stability of Kirschner wire and tension band wiring, reconstruction plate combined with tension band wiring, and olecranon anatomical plate in fixing proximal ulna combined with olecranon fracture, so as to provide the theoretical evidence for clinical selection of internal fixation. Methods Eight specimens of elbow joints and ligaments were taken from eight fresh male adult cadaveric elbows (aged 26-43 years, mean 34.8 years) donated voluntarily. The model of proximal ulna combined with olecranon fracture was made by an osteotomy in each specimen. Fracture end was fixed successively by Kirschner wire and tension band wiring (group A), reconstruction plate combined with tension band wiring (group B), and olecranon anatomical plate (group C), respectively. The biomechanical test was performed for monopodium compression experiments, and load-displacement curves were obtained. The stability of the fixation was evaluated according to the load value when the compression displacement of fracture segment was 2 mm. Results No Kirschner wire withdrawal, broken plate and screw, loosening and specimens destruction were observed. The load-displacement curves of 3 groups showed that the displacement increased gradually with increasing load, while the curve slope of groups B and C was significantly higher than that of group A. When the compression displacement was 2 mm, the load values of groups A, B, and C were (218.6 ± 66.9), (560.3 ± 116.1), and (577.2 ± 137.6) N, respectively; the load values of groups B and C were significantly higher than that of group A (P lt; 0.05), but no significant difference was observed between groups B and C (t=0.305, P=0.763). Conclusion The proximal ulna combined with olecranon fracture is unstable. Reconstruction plate combined with tension band wiring and olecranon anatomical plate can meet the requirement of fracture fixation, so they are favorable options for proximal ulna combined with olecranon fracture. Kirschner wire and tension band wiring is not a stable fixation, therefore, it should not be only used for proximal ulna combined with olecranon fracture.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of internal fixation using Kirschner with hole and tension band system with wire winding and pressure in the treatment of patellar fracture. MethodsBetween February 2008 and January 2010, 39 patients with patellar fracture were treated using Kirschner with hole and tension band system with wire winding and pressure. The average age was 37 years (range, 18-65 years), including 23 males and 16 females. The left side was involved in 21 cases and the right side in 18 cases. The causes were falling injury in 21 cases, traffic accident injury in 11 cases, and striking injury in 7 cases. The injury to operation time was 5 hours to 6 days (mean, 3.5 days). Twelve cases had open fractures, and 19 cases had comminuted fractures. ResultsAll incisions healed by first intention, and no deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs formed. Thirty-nine patients followed up 12-21 months (mean, 14 months). There was no wire breaking during operation and after operation. X-ray film showed no re-fracture, fracture displacement, or needle displacement; fracture healed well, fracture line disappeared at 6-8 weeks (mean, 7.5 weeks) after operation. After 12 months, the internal fixation was removed; according to the Lysholm knee score standard, the results were excellent in 22 cases, good in 16 cases, fair in 1 case, and the excellent and good rate was 97.4%. ConclusionInternal fixation using Kirschner with hole and tension band system with wire winding and pressure has satisfactory effectiveness for the treatment of patellar fracture, with the following advantages: wire is not easy to break, the needle does not fall off, and the pressure strength is powerful.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of three-needle and two-cable structure in the treatment of inferior patellar pole avulsion fractures. Methods A clinical data of 62 patients with inferior patellar pole avulsion fractures who were admitted between January 2023 and December 2023 and met the selection criteria was retrospectively analyzed. Among them, the fractures were fixed with three-needle and two-cable structure in 32 patients (observation group) and traditional steel wire tension band in 30 cases (control group). There was no significant difference in the baseline data of age, gender, side of the affected limb, cause of injury, and disease duration between the two groups (P>0.05). The operation time, fracture healing and healing time, patellar height (Insall-Salvati index), occurrence of complications, knee range of motion, and Böstman score at last follow-up were compared between the two groups. Results The operation time of the observation group was significantly shorter than that of the control group (P<0.05). Patients in both groups were followed up 6-12 months (mean, 10.4 months). X-ray films re-examination showed that all fractures healed, and the fracture healing time was significantly shorter in observation group than in control group (P<0.05); no significant difference was found in Insall-Salvati index between the two groups (P>0.05). During follow-up, the complications occurred in 2 cases (6.25%) of observation group and in 9 cases (30.00%) of control group, and the difference in the incidences between the two groups was significant (P<0.05). At last follow-up, the range of motion and Böstman score of the knee joint in observation group were significantly superior to control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Compared with the traditional steel wire tension band fixation, the three-needle and two-cable structure fixation of the inferior patellar pole avulsion fractures is firm, which allows the knee joint to move early after operation and is conducive to the recovery of knee joint function.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of Kirschner wire combined with silk tension band in the treatment of ulnar collateral ligament avulsion fracture of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Methods Between September 2008 and October 2011, 14 patients with ulnar collateral ligament avulsion fracture of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint were treated using a combination of Kirschner wire and silk tension band. There were 8 males and 6 females, aged 23-55 years (mean, 40.8 years). The causes of injury were machinery twist injury in 5 cases, manual twist injury in 4 cases, falling in 4 cases, sports injury in 1 case. The time from injury to operation was 2 hours-14 days. All the patients presented pain over the ulnar aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb, limitation of motion, and joint instability with pinch and grip. The lateral stress testing of the metacarpophalangeal joint was positive. Function training was given at 2 weeks after operation. Results All incisions healed by first intention. The lateral stress testing of the metacarpophalangeal joint was negative. All the patients were followed up 6-18 months (mean, 13.1 months). The X-ray films showed good fracture reduction and healing with an average time of 7 weeks (range, 4-10 weeks). At last follow-up, the thumbs had stable flexion and extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint, normal opposition function and grip and pinch strengths. According to Saetta et al. criteria for functional assessment, the results were excellent in 11 cases and good in 3 cases; the excellent and good rate was 100%. Conclusion It is an easy and simple method to treat ulnar collateral ligament avulsion fracture of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint using Kirschner wire combined with silk tension band, which can meet the good finger function.
目的 比较克氏针张力带与锁骨钩钢板治疗RockwoodⅢ型肩锁关节脱位的临床疗效。 方法 1999年1月－2007年3月，收治肩锁关节脱位患者29例，分别采用克氏针张力带联合喙锁韧带重建（克氏针组10例）和锁骨钩钢板（钢板组19例）治疗。其中男18例，女11例；年龄19～50岁，平均38.2岁。患者均为新鲜RockwoodⅢ型肩锁关节脱位，受伤至手术时间1～16 d，平均3 d。两组患者性别、年龄、受伤至手术时间等一般资料比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。进行两组患者术后临床及影像学评估比较。 结果 25例患者（克氏针组10例，钢板组15例）获随访，随访时间2～12年，平均6年。术后克氏针组发生克氏针弯曲5例、断裂1例；钢板组切口浅表感染2例，经换药后治愈，其余患者切口Ⅰ期愈合。两组患者肩锁关节均获得良好功能，组间比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。影像学方面：与克氏针组相比，在患肢负重位时钢板组喙锁间隙间距增加了23%（P＜0.05），非负重位两组间距差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。术后8～12周出现喙锁韧带钙化，钢板组12例、克氏针组2例（P＜0.05）。术后6个月出现肩锁关节骨性关节炎，钢板组2例、克氏针组1例（P＞0.05）。肩关节功能与影像学结果无相关性（r=0.096，P＞0.05）。 结论 克氏针张力带联合喙锁韧带重建和锁骨钩钢板固定治疗RockwoodⅢ型肩锁关节脱位均可获得良好的临床功能。与克氏针张力带相比，锁骨钩钢板固定具有手术操作简便、疗效确切、并发症少、能够早期康复锻炼等优点。
Objective To review the efficacy of reconstruction plate combined with tension band wiring for treating proximal ulna and olecranon fractures. Methods Between November 2004 and September 2009, 10 patients with proximal ulna and olecranon fractures were treated by reconstruction plate combined with tension band wiring. There were 6 males and4 females with an average age of 45.3 years (range, 21-75 years). Five fractures were caused by traffic accident, 2 by fall ing from height, 2 by tumbl ing, and 1 by a machine strangulation. The locations were the left side and the right side in 5 cases respectively. One case was open fracture (Gustilo II) and the other 9 were closed fractures. Olecranon fractures included 4 cases of traverse fractures and 6 cases of comminuted fractures, and proximal ulna fractures included 6 cases of comminuted fractures and 4 cases of obl ique fractures. The combined fractures included 6 radial head fractures, 4 coronoid process fractures, 2 proximal humerus fractures, and 3 scapula fractures; other injury included 1 elbow dislocation and 1 shoulder dislocation. Two patients had secondary operation; the other 8 patients received the primary operations and the time from injury to operation varied from 7 days to 20 days, with an average of 11 days. Results One case had infection at the incision 1 week after operation, and recovered after 2 months of antibiotics and debridement; incisions healed by first intention in other 9 patients. All patients were followed up 12-64 months (mean, 40.5 months). The X-ray films showed that fracture heal ing was achieved at 10-24 weeks (mean, 12 weeks). There was no ulnar nerve symptom in all cases. Heterotopic ossification occurred in 1 case at 2 months and stiffness of the elbow in 1 case at 3 months after operation; they were both cured after symptomatic treatment. Proximal migration of Kirschner wires was found in 1 case at 6 months after operation, whose implants were taken out at 9 months after the first operation because fracture had healed. At last follow-up, the flexion and extension arc of the elbow averaged 92.8°(range, 23-130°), and the arc of forearm rotation averaged 124.4° (range, 42-175°). According to the American Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) evaluation method, the results were classified as excellent in 6 cases, good in 2, fair in 1, and poor in 1. Conclusion Treating proximal ulna and olecranon fractures by reconstruction plate combined with tension band wiring allows patients to do postoperative exercise early and could effectively avoid compl ications.