J Korean Fract Soc.  2003 Oct;16(4):482-489.

Arthroscopic-Assisted Reduction and Internal Fixation of Patella Fractures

• Ko SH
• Cho SD
• Na HY
• Kim WS
• Jeong YY
• Kwag CY
• Kim BS

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to report the clinical effectiveness of arthroscopic-assisted reduction and internal fixation of patella fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We analyzed fifteen patella fractures, which had been operated by using an arthroscopic-assisted technique from January, 2000 to April, 2003 at our hospital. After clinical follow-ups for at least 1 year, clinical analyses had been done by using the Cincinnati Knee Rating System Score, Lysholm Score Scale, and radiological findings.
RESULTS
In our study group, the Cincinnati Knee Rating System scores were from 80 to 100, with a mean of 89.9. The Lysholm Scoring Scale scores ranged from 81 to 100 with a mean of 90.8 for the same group. Radiologically, we obtained complete anatomical reduction of articular surfaces in 80 percent of cases. Arthroscopic-assisted reduction for patella fractures brought clinically satisfactory results that are accurate articular surface reduction, early recovery of motion range, knee joint stability and minimal soft tissue damage, etc.
CONCLUSION
The operative treatment for patella fractures using arthroscopic-assisted reduction is an effective alternative method to open reduction.

Keyword

Patella fracture; Arthroscopy

MeSH Terms

Arthroscopy
Follow-Up Studies
Knee
Knee Joint
Patella*