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Suture Bridge Technique with 5-Ethibond: A Promising Approach for Infrapatellar Pole Fracture Treatment
Jinlong Hu1, Jiale Zhang1, Pei Zhang1
1Department of Orthopedics Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Nantong West Road 98, Yangzhou, 225001, China.
Purpose:
Infrapatellar pole fractures are challenging injuries that require appropriate treatment to ensure optimal functional outcomes. This study aimed to introduce the application of the Suture Bridge technique using the 5-Ethibond for the treatment of infrapatellar patella fracture.
Methods:
Five cases of infrapatellar pole fracture that were treated at our institution between February 2020 and September 2021. The patients included one male and four females, with an average age of 66 years (range: 60-77 years). All patients were treated with the Suture Bridge technique using the 5-Ethibond to preserve the infrapatellar pole.
Results:
The average operative time was 64 min (range: 50-80 min). The average blood loss during surgery was 51 mL (range: 40-60 mL). All cases demonstrated fracture healing at an average of 10 weeks (range 8-12) after surgery. The patients were followed up for an average period of 14.8 months (8-22). No wound infection or second displacement of fracture fragment was found. Full range of motion was restored in all patients within 12-14 weeks after surgery. None of the patients complained of anterior knee pain.
Conclusions:
Based on the findings of the study, it appears that the Suture Bridge technique using 5-Ethibond is a promising and viable option for the treatment of infrapatellar pole fractures.
