Affiliation:
1. Junior Resident, Dept of Orthopedics, Pdmmc, Amravati
2. Assistant Prof.,Dept of Orthopedics,Pdmmc,Amravati
3. M.S.Orthopedics
Abstract
Introduction: Patients with distal pole fractures of the patella have a disrupted extensor mechanism, which results in
considerable functional disability. The ideal method should comply with three crucial demands: it should aid in
reduction of the fracture,provide stable fixation and enable early rehabilitation.In the present study we have observed
the functional outcome in lower pole patella fracture managed by krackow sutures by using ICF (International
Classification of Functioning disability & health) questionnaire. Material And Methods: It was a clinical outcome
observation study carried out in 40 patients of lower pole patella fracture presented in Dept of orthopedics,Dr.PDMMC,
Amravati over a period of 1 year from Aug 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022. Patients were assessed functionally by ICF
questionnaire.On one and half months,3 months & 6 months of surgery.Results: Post- operative health assessment was
done using ICF method where we did the assessment of general mental & emotional health after 6 months of surgery, a
total of 66.6 % patients rated their health as good to very good & 79 % patients had mild to moderate impairment because
of pain.In terms of functional assessment,68% patients had no to mild impairment in performance & capacity & 31.48%
patients had moderate impairment in performance in capacity for washing oneself.None of the patients observed with
severe to very severe limitations after the surgery. 70% patients had mild to moderate impairment in performance in
capacity & 29% patients had severe impairment in performance in toileting & dressing. Conclusuion: It is concluded
that significant change was seen in quality of life of patients post-operatively as evidenced by ICF questionnaire used in
present study.
Subject
Genetics,Pathology and Forensic Medicine,Law,Pathology and Forensic Medicine,General Medicine,Pathology and Forensic Medicine,Psychiatry and Mental health,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Anthropology,Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous),Pathology and Forensic Medicine,Analytical Chemistry,Law,Psychiatry and Mental health,Applied Psychology,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,General Computer Science,General Mathematics,Insect Science,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,General Physics and Astronomy