Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4082198 | Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThe use of tension band wire technique for patella fractures fixation is a well-established technique. However, the standard technique, which involves using two Kirschner wires through the patella, can cause problems with prominent hardware, and difficulty capturing the change to figure of eight wire. Here we describe a modified technique using four Kirschner wires, which allows each wire to be bent, and well-impacted in order to avoid these problems. The basic surgical technique, and our case series are reviewed.
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Authors
K.A. Lefaivre, P.J. O’Brien, H.M. Broekhuyse, P. Guy, P.A. Blachut,