In transverse fracture of patella treatment is:-: (A) Excision of small segment, (B) Wire fixation, (C) Plaster cylinder, (D) Patellectomy
Answer is B. Tension band wiring(TBW) would be the answer if it were present in options ORIF with tension band Wiring :- INDICATIONS:- Preserve patella whenever possible Extensor mechanism failure (unable to perform straight leg raise) Fracture aicular displacement >2mm Displaced patella fracture >3mm Patella sleeve fractures in children Transverse fracture