Abstract

Background and Objectives: Complications arising from transverse fractures of the patella, olecranon, and medial malleolus are a leading cause of disability. Among the available therapeutic options, tension band wiring is the most helpful for patient mobilisation at an early stage. Materials and Methods: In our study, which involved 50 patients requiring surgery at the Department of Orthopedics, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India for fractures of the patella, olecranon, and medial malleolus, tension band wiring was used. This study was conducted between the January 2023 to December 2023. Various metrics were used to assess the functional outcome of the patients. Patients had radiological evaluation as well.

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