Grasping Patella Device for Treatment of Patella Fracture with Small Incision

Objective To summarize the experience in the treatment of patella fracture with patella grasping device. Methods A small incision performed in the medial side of knee joint. The hook of the device was reduced and guided by surgeon's fingers, then the fracture was fixed. Functional exercises should be done as early as possible. Results A total of 43 cases with various types of patella fractures had been treated. All the fractures were healed within 6～8 weeks after operations. The effect graded as excellent and good was 97.9%. Conclusion Patella grasping device for treatment of patella fracture has many advantages, ie less invasive, rapid healing, restoring of good function and avoiding the second operation. Thus it is the first choice of treatment approach in patella fracture.