We have adopted suture and hybrid fixation in the routine management of patella fractures. Here, we compare the results of 3 fixation techniques. Eighty-seven eligible patients underwent …

In the literature, there are several described methods of fixation for 2 and 3-part patella fractures, which include tension band wiring with either Kirschner wires (K-wires), cannulated screws or …

A retrospective comparison of the modified tension band technique and the parallel titanium cannulated lag screw technique in transverse patella fractures. Chin J Traumatol. 2014; …

Jun 1, 2024 · The modified anterior tension band (MATB) technique for fixation of patellar fractures consists of two longitudinal 1.8 mm Kirschner wires (K-wires) and an 18-gauge …

For a fractured patella, NYU Langone doctors perform open reduction internal fixation surgery, a procedure to put the bone fragments back into place and stabilize the patella while it heals.

May 24, 2025 · Fracture patterns are highly variable and require different fixation techniques specific to the injury pattern. Common techniques include open reduction internal fixation with …

Diagnosis can be made clinically with the inability to perform a straight leg raise and confirmed with radiographs of the knee. Treatment is either immobilization or surgical fixation depending …

The purpose of this study is to determine the rates of union, hardware removal, and complications among various newer and classic methods of patellar fixation through a systematic review and …

Mar 14, 2025 · Management of patellar fractures depends upon the number of fragments the bone has broken into, whether or not any fragments are displaced and also the integrity of the …

Nov 30, 2025 · Total patellectomy is generally indicated when the patella is so severely comminuted that an acceptable reduction and stable fixation cannot be achieved with internal …