• 1. Second Orthopedic Ward, Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400010, P. R. China;
  • 2. Department of Anorectal, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing 400000, P. R. China;
  • 3. Department of Orthopedics, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing 400000, P. R. China;
HUI Xiaosu, Email: 514608953@qq.com
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Objective  To analyze the reasons for internal fixation failure after internal fixation of nickel-titanium memory alloy patella claw for patella fracture, and to explore the countermeasures. Methods  The clinical data of patients with patellar fracture treated by internal fixation of nickel-titanium memory alloy patella claw in the Second Orthopedic Ward of Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from May 2015 to April 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. Patients with postoperative internal fixation failure were identified. The reasons for internal fixation failure were analyzed. Results  A total of 436 patients were included. Internal fixation failure occurred in 10 patients. There were 6 cases (1.38%) of patellar claw detachment, and 4 cases of simple fracture block displacement witharticular surface displacement≥2 mm (0.92%). Internal fixation failure occurred 4 to 48 days postoperatively, with an average of (18.20±10.86)days. The analysis showed that the reason for internal fixation failure in 4 patients was improper early postoperative functional exercise. The reason for 3 patients was that the auxiliary internal fixation was not selected. The reason for 2 patients was that the size of the patellar claw was too small. The reason for 1 patient was the improper fixation of the auxiliary internal fixation. Conclusion  The failure of internal fixation after patella fracture with nickel-titanium memory alloy patella claw is mainly related to whether the model of the patella claw is appropriate, whether the auxiliary internal fixation is selected, whether the auxiliary internal fixation is properly fixed, and whether the early postoperative functional exercise is appropriate.

Citation: LIANG Haisong, DENG Yu, HUI Xiaosu, BAI Xinwen, SHENG Dong, JIANG Renjian. Analysis of reasons for internal fixation failure after internal fixation of patella fracture with nickel-titanium memory alloy patella claw and its countermeasures. West China Medical Journal, 2021, 36(10): 1361-1365. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202006102 Copy

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