Outcome of low profile mesh plate in management of comminuted displaced fracture patella.

PURPOSE: To assess the clinical results of using mesh plate in management of displaced comminuted fracture patella.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 2014 and October 2015, nine patients with closed displaced comminuted fracture patella were fixed using mesh plate and 2mm mini screws.

RESULTS: All fractures united after an average of 10 weeks. At final follow-up of an average 19.6 months, average postoperative Lysholm score was 89.1±4.9, and average Postoperative Böstman scale was 27.2±3.1. No hardware related complications were recorded.

CONCLUSION: Low profile mesh plate is a good option in management of comminuted fracture patella with good clinical outcome. This new surgical technique may be particularly useful in comminuted fractures when patellectomy would otherwise be considered.