Aim of this study is to determine the difference between re-operation rates after conventional Methods of fixation of patella fractures using Metallic implants and novel technique of all suture fixation using Ethibond or fiber tape. This is a retrospective comparative analysis involving 62 patients who had a transverse patellar fracture and underwent surgery between January 2013 to December 2021. Selected patients were divided, based on different fixation methods used, into four groups - TBW group, CC screw group, Encirclage group and Suture Fixation Group. Patients were followed till bone union was evident on radiographs. Number of patients in Metallic implant group undergoing repeat operation were compared with the patients who underwent patella fracture fixation using all suture technique. Mean and standard deviation (SD) were calculated for all continuous variables. Mean of the two groups was compared using unpaired t-test.Abstract
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Methods
Segmental tibia fractures are high-energy injuries that are difficult to treat. We report on the use of the Ilizarov Method to treat 40 consecutive AO42C (35) and AO42B3 (5) fractures by a single surgeon. Fractures with bone loss requiring transport were excluded, as were fractures initially treated with nail or plate. 28 adult males, 12 adult females, average age 43. The most common mechanism of injury was RTA (50%). 12 (30%) had associated injuries. 19 (48%) fractures were open (6 3A, 13 3B) and 21 closed. 24 (60%) had temporary monolateral external fixation before definitive treatment. The mean time from injury to definitive Ilizarov frame was 8 days.Introduction
Patients
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a common sporting injury, often managed surgically with patella-tendon or hamstrings autograft. Surgeons are under increasing pressure for open transparent assessment of their performance. Scoring systems can be used to assess outcome. More than 50 different scoring systems have been identified to assess the ACL deficient knee. The survey is investigating the use of ACL scoring systems between knee surgeons in the United Kingdom as a method of assessing performance.Introduction
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