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Comparison of Fixation Methods between Transosseous Pull-Out Suture and Separate Vertical Wiring for Inferior Pole Fracture of Patella: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Kang-Il KimJun-Ho KimGwankyu Son
Published in: Journal of orthopaedic trauma (2023)
Fixation of inferior pole fractures of the patella using either KT or VW techniques provided satisfactory and similar clinical results with minimal bone union-related complications. Supplementary fixation has a positive impact on reducing bone union-related complications in inferior pole fractures of the patella following KT and VW techniques.
Keyphrases
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  • risk factors
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