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Patella Locking Star-Plate as Salvage to the Failed Tension Band Wiring for a Patella Fracture: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Bansal Hemant,
Behera Abhijit,
Sharma Vijay,
Farooque Kamran
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
case reports in orthopedic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2296-9373
DOI - 10.1159/000521997
Subject(s) - case report
The integrity of the patella is pivotal for the efficient functioning of the knee extensor mechanism. Thus, patella fracture management cannot be neglected and utmost priority should be determined for its preservation and maintenance of knee functioning. Tension band wiring (TBW) is the most widely and commonly used mode of fixation of patella fractures with consistently favourable outcomes. However, the complications associated with the same could be challenging and may compromise the integrity of the patella. This case report highlights the salvage of the failed TBW for a patella fracture with biomechanically stronger angular stable Star-shaped patella plate.

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