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[Transverse patellar fracture--reposition and stabilization from its arthroscopic viewpoint]
1Abteilung für Chirurgie/Unfallchirurgie des Kreiskrankenhauses Soltau.
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Closed osteosynthesis offers a viable surgical option for open patellar fractures. This technique, utilizing arthroscopic inspection and traction screws, respects knee joint physiology.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Knee Joint Anatomy
- Fracture Management
Context:
- Open patellar fractures present complex challenges in orthopedic surgery.
- Traditional open reduction and internal fixation may disrupt knee joint biomechanics.
- Arthroscopic techniques offer minimally invasive alternatives for fracture repair.
Purpose:
- To evaluate closed osteosynthesis with traction screws under arthroscopic inspection as a treatment for open patellar fractures.
- To assess the efficacy and safety of this technique in managing transverse patellar fractures.
- To provide surgical insights based on a case series.
Summary:
- This paper reports on eleven cases of transverse patellar fractures treated between 1985 and 1987 using closed osteosynthesis.
- The procedure involved traction screws inserted under arthroscopic guidance, addressing the specific physiological conditions of the knee.
- This approach is presented as a therapeutic alternative to conventional open surgical methods.
Impact:
- Closed osteosynthesis may offer a less invasive approach to patellar fracture fixation.
- Arthroscopic techniques can potentially improve outcomes in patellar fracture management.
- This study contributes to the understanding of surgical options for complex patellar fractures.