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ArticleBMC surgery2022

The clinical outcomes and complications of combined fixation with cannulated screws and the modified Pyrford technique for the treatment of transverse patellar fractures: a case series study.

Yihan Li, Qingxian Tian, Kunpeng Leng, Meng Guo

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Article in BMC surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yihan LiOrthopedic Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Road 8, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.
Qingxian TianOrthopedic Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Road 8, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China. qingxiantian001@163.com.
Kunpeng LengOrthopedic Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Road 8, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.
Meng GuoOrthopedic Department of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Road 8, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.
Beijing Chaoyang Emergency Medical Center · CNCapital Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTransverse patellar fractures can be fixed using various techniques. The purpose of the current study was to assess the clinical outcomes and complication rate of a combined fixation technique using cannulated screws and the modified Pyrford technique with nonabsorbable polyester sutures. METHODS AND PATIENTS: Between January 2015 and February 2021, 26 transverse patellar fractures were fixed with this combined technique. Preoperative data were collected from patients with transverse patellar fractures who were followed up for at least 12 months. At each follow-up visit, plain radiographs were taken. At the 12-month postoperative follow-up, range of motion of the affected knee joint and clinical outcomes, as evaluated by the Bostman scoring system, were recorded.

resultsThe average Bostman score at the 12-month postoperative follow-up was 28.3 ± 1.5. Furthermore, the average extension and flexion of the knee joint were 1.2 ± 2.1 and 125.6 ± 6.7 degrees, respectively. One patient experienced delayed bone union and one experienced superficial wound infection. There were no other postoperative complications. One patient required removal of the device for social-psychological reasons.

conclusionsThe combined fixation technique with cannulated screws and the modified Pyrford technique with suture materials produced excellent clinical outcomes and a low rate of complications in the treatment of transverse patellar fractures.

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Fractures, BoneKnee InjuriesBone ScrewsFracture Fixation, InternalHumansPatellaCannulated screwsClinical outcomesComplicationsDevice removalNonabsorbable polyester suturesTransverse patellar fractures

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PMID36088315
PMCPMC9463777
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