Biomechanical Evaluation of Transverse Patella Fracture Fixation using Headless Screws: A Comparison of Suture vs. Cable as a Tension Band.

Justin D BricJill M MartinLinda M McGradyMei WangGregory J Schmeling

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic trauma (2022)

There was no significant difference in fixation strength or sub-failure fragment displacement between the suture and cable tension band techniques when using headless screws, but suture on average was weaker.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
finite element