Morphological Characteristics of Inferior Pole Patellar Fractures and a Finite Element Analysis Combined with a Retrospective Clinical Study of Anchor Suture and Titanium Cable Cerclage Treatment

NCT ID: NCT06736639

Last Updated: 2024-12-17

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

57 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-08-01

Study Completion Date

2024-09-02

Brief Summary

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The goal of this study is to compare the biomechanical stability and clinical outcomes of two treatment methods for inferior pole patellar fractures (IPPF): anchor suture with patellar cerclage and Kirschner-wire tension band combined with patellar cerclage. The study involves patients with IPPF, focusing on fracture patterns and treatment outcomes.

1. Undergo retrospective analysis of fracture patterns using fracture mapping.
2. Participate in biomechanical analysis via finite element modeling of both treatment methods.
3. Be part of a clinical comparison between two surgical treatments based on operative time, postoperative complications, and functional outcomes.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Inferior Patellar Fracture Fracture Maps Finite Element Analysis

Keywords

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Inferior Patellar Fracture Fracture Maps Finite Element Analysis Retrospective Study

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Anchor + titanium cable cerclage (ISB-LP)

This group includes patients with inferior pole patellar fractures (IPPF) treated using anchor suture fixation combined with titanium cable cerclage. The intervention involves securing fracture fragments with anchors to provide stable fixation, reinforced by a titanium cable cerclage for additional stability. This method is intended to reduce hardware-related complications while maintaining biomechanical stability and supporting functional recovery. The outcomes for this group include operative time, postoperative knee range of motion, incidence of complications, need for secondary surgery, and functional scores such as the Bostman score.

Anchor Suture with Titanium Cable Cerclage

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

This intervention involves the use of \*\*anchor suture fixation combined with titanium cable cerclage\*\* for the treatment of inferior pole patellar fractures (IPPF). The anchor suture provides stable fixation of fracture fragments by anchoring directly into the bone, while the titanium cable cerclage offers additional reinforcement around the patella to enhance stability and minimize fragment displacement. This method is specifically designed to address the limitations of traditional Kirschner-wire tension band techniques, such as hardware irritation and infection, by using biocompatible and low-profile materials.

TBW-LP fixed (TBW-LP group)

This group includes patients with inferior pole patellar fractures (IPPF) treated using Kirschner-wire tension band combined with patellar cerclage (TBW-LP group). This intervention involves the placement of Kirschner wires to create a tension band construct across the fracture site, stabilizing the fragments, with additional support provided by a cerclage wire. This method is widely used in clinical practice due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The study evaluates key outcomes for this group, including operative time, knee range of motion, incidence of postoperative complications such as hardware irritation or infection, and functional recovery based on Bostman scores. This group serves as a comparison to newer techniques like anchor suture with titanium cable cerclage.

Kirschner wire tension band + cerclage cable

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

This intervention uses \*\*Kirschner wire tension band combined with cerclage cable\*\* to treat inferior pole patellar fractures (IPPF). The Kirschner wires are positioned across the fracture site to form a tension band, which transforms tensile forces into compressive forces, promoting fracture stability. The cerclage cable is added to reinforce the fixation by encircling the patella, providing additional stability to comminuted or complex fractures.

Interventions

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Anchor Suture with Titanium Cable Cerclage

This intervention involves the use of \*\*anchor suture fixation combined with titanium cable cerclage\*\* for the treatment of inferior pole patellar fractures (IPPF). The anchor suture provides stable fixation of fracture fragments by anchoring directly into the bone, while the titanium cable cerclage offers additional reinforcement around the patella to enhance stability and minimize fragment displacement. This method is specifically designed to address the limitations of traditional Kirschner-wire tension band techniques, such as hardware irritation and infection, by using biocompatible and low-profile materials.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Kirschner wire tension band + cerclage cable

This intervention uses \*\*Kirschner wire tension band combined with cerclage cable\*\* to treat inferior pole patellar fractures (IPPF). The Kirschner wires are positioned across the fracture site to form a tension band, which transforms tensile forces into compressive forces, promoting fracture stability. The cerclage cable is added to reinforce the fixation by encircling the patella, providing additional stability to comminuted or complex fractures.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

(1) diagnosis of IPPF confirmed by X-ray or CT, and (2) patients aged between 18 and 70 years.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) concomitant fractures of other parts of the knee, (2) open fractures, and (3) pathological fractures.
Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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The medical record system and imaging system of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

References

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Hu Z, Sun C, Heng H, Li J, Chen H, Chen F, Su P, Wang D. Morphological Characteristics of Inferior Pole Patellar Fractures and a Finite-Element Analysis Combined With a Retrospective Clinical Study of Anchor Suture and Titanium Cable Cerclage Treatment. Orthop Surg. 2025 Apr;17(4):1045-1056. doi: 10.1111/os.14351. Epub 2025 Jan 22.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39844589 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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JD-HG-2024-064

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id