Clinical Outcome After Treatment of Patellar Fractures With Locking Plates

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-05-01

Study Completion Date

2018-06-30

Brief Summary

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Depending on the fracture pattern of patellar fractures tension band wiring, interfragmentary screw fixation or combinations are common treatments. But there are several problems associated with these techniques as fracture dislocation or loosening and perforation of the wire. Furthermore an anatomic reduction with stable fixation in comminuted fractures is almost impossible to achieve.

A new option in the treatment of patellar fractures is the locking plate osteosynthesis, which provides a more stable fixation and higher mechanical strength in biomechanical tests compared to classic tension band wiring. Due to various screw positioning a stable fixation in comminuted fractures can be achieved and an early functional treatment with full weight bearing reduces the loss of knee-motion. Furthermore a removal of the osteosynthesis seems not to be essential anymore and the blood supply is not to be compromised.

Because of the absent of clinical evidence investigators want to evaluate the clinical outcome after locking plate osteosyntheses in patellar fractures and compare patient satisfaction, functional motion, complications and number of revisions with common treatments.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Fracture of Patella

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* patients with indication for operative treatment of a patellar fracture
* sufficient compliance
* signed patient information

Exclusion Criteria

* preoperative disease or trauma of the patellar
* preoperative loss of motion of the knee
* former operations of the patellar
* alcohol or drug consumption

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No