A New Method of Krackow Suture Combined with Nice Knot for the Treatment of Inferior Patellar Fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We present a new surgical technique of Krackow suture combined with vertical Nice knot for the treatment of inferior patellar fractures and report the clinical results.

Patients and methods

Seventeen consecutive patients admitted with inferior patellar fractures over a 2-year period from June 2019 to February 2022 were prospectively enrolled. The AO classification was 34-A1. All patients underwent open reduction and fixation with Krackow sutures in combination with vertical Nice knot. Postoperative follow-up was performed for at least 1 year to evaluate knee function.

Results

The mean age of seventeen patients was 53.2 ± 9.5 years (39-68 years), and all patients were followed up for more than 12 months. The operation time was 54.6 ± 7.7 min (42-68 min). N

SUBMITTER: Du X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10899145 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature