Fracture of the inferior pole of the patella: tension band wiring versus transosseous reattachment

Abstract Background The optimal surgical technique for the fixation of inferior pole patellar fracture remains controversial. The aims of this study were (1) to compare clinical and radiological outcomes following fixation of inferior pole patellar fracture by using tension band wire (TBW) and trans...

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Main Authors: Chih-Hsun Chang, Hao-Chun Chuang, Wei-Ren Su, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Chih-Kai Hong, Kai-Lan Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02519-x