Treatment of displaced transverse fractures of the patella: modified tension band wiring technique with or without augmented circumferential cerclage wire fixation
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2092-9
Abstract: BackgroundDisplaced transverse fractures of the body of the patella are usually associated with disruption of extensor mechanism and should be fixed surgically. The most common method is a tension band wiring (TBW) technique. Some surgeons… read more here.
Keywords: technique; tension band; fixation; band wiring ... See more keywords