Post operative functional outcome of modified tension band wiring in patients with transverse fracture of patella

Aim: to determine the post operative functional outcome (range of motion) in patients with transverse fracture of patella managed with tension band wiring. study design: it was a descriptive cross sectional survey. duration: from 20th december 2008 to 25th june 2011. settings: department of orthopaedic surgery,dhq hospital,bhakkar. material and methods: a total of 30 patients were included in the study to determine the post operative functional outcome in patients with transverse fracture of patella managed with tension band wiring. results: majority of the patients were between 41-50 years 76.67% male patients and 23.33% were female,follow up at 3rd month revealed 36.67% were found with excellent range of motion,56.67% were found with good,and 6.67% (n=2) were found with fair range of motion. conclusion: the post operative functional outcome (range of motion) in patients with transverse fracture of patella managed with tension band wiring is found better.