Mohamed Ali

Professor, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Minia University, Egypt

Publications

• Original Article
  Percutaneous crossing screws, a novel technique for transverse patella fractures
  Author(s): Mohamed Ali* and Abdul-Wahab Alzahrani
  
  Background: For the common transverse patella fractures, many stabilization techniques have been applied. The high frequency of complications underlines a problem that declares the need for a better fixation technique. This study describes a new technique using a percutaneous, or mini-invasive, cannulated crossing screws to solve this problem. Material and Methods: Thirty-six patients with displaced transverse patellar fractures were managed with this technique. Their outcomes were evaluated clinically, radiologically, and functionally. Results: The mean follow-up period was 22 ± 4.31 months. All the fracture united in a mean time of 7.6 ± 1.28 weeks. The average knee flexion was 134.10 ± 7.61 and 0.5° for extension. The mean Lysholm knee score was 94.5 &plus.. Read More»