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K-wires vs. Cannulated Screws for Transverse Patellar Fractures
April 2022
K-wires vs. Cannulated Screws for Transverse Patellar Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Transverse Patellar Fractures Fixed with Tension Band Fixation Using Cannulated Screws and Kirschner Wires: A Prospective Randomized Study
Indian J Orthop. 2021 Aug 30;56(3): 369-376Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty patients with transverse patellar fractures undergoing operative fixation with tension band wiring technique were randomized to receive K-wire fixation (n=30) or 4.5mm cannulated screw fixation (n=30). The primary outcomes of interest were radiographic union, range of motion, function and complication rates. The cannulated screw group demonstrated significantly better postoperative range of ...
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