Introduction One of the most challenging musculoskeletal complications in modern trauma
surgery is infection after fracture fixation (IAFF). Although infections are clinically obvious in …

Patella fractures comprise 1% of all fractures. Treatment options vary based on fracture
displacement, classification, and patient factors. Traditionally, nonoperative treatment has …

Background Fractures of the patella (kneecap) account for around 1% of all human fractures.
The treatment of these fractures can be surgical or conservative (such as immobilisation with …

Background To compare the efficacy and safety of K-wire tension band fixation (KTB) with
other alternative approaches (cannulated screws, cable pin, and ring pin) for treatment of …

Background Displaced transverse fractures of the body of the patella are usually associated
with disruption of extensor mechanism and should be fixed surgically. The most common …

Background Although there are several different kinds of fixation techniques for displaced
comminuted patellar fracture, the treatment remains a challenge for orthopaedic surgeons …

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Background Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) has long been the conventional
procedure for managing displaced patella fracture. This surgical approach has certain …

To evaluate the biomechanical and clinical results of modified separate vertical wiring
technique (SVW) for inferior pole patellar fracture repair we conducted a finite element …

Background Tension band wiring (TBW) has conventionally been used for the open
reduction and internal fixation of the patella. However, it suffers from distinct disadvantages …