Comparing 3 Different Techniques of Patella Fracture Fixation and Their Complications.

Graham Ka-Hon SheaKaren Hoi-Ting SoKin-Wai TamDennis King-Hang YeeChristian FangFrankie Leung

Published in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2019)

Patients should be counseled as to the expected sequelae of their fixation method. Suture fixation is the favored means to fix distal pole fractures of the patella. An additional metal tension band loop may confer additional stability but should be applied with caution.

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