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Patellar Fractures: A Clinical Narrative Review.

Cureus | 2025 | Ali-Qazalbash ZM, Quzli AA, Ali-Qazalbash Z, Alkhatib SA

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Cannulated screws with and without tension band wiring versus tension banding wiring alone for fixation of patella fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | 2025 | Chinmay Tijare, Raven Joseph, Khalis Boksh, Pip Divall

Anterior Hook Plating of Patella Fractures: A Biomechanical Analysis and Clinical Series.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma | 2023 | Alley MC, Kain M, Mitchell S, Walker BJ

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: The authors report no conflict of interest. 12. J Orthop Traumatol. 2016 Mar;17(1):75-80. doi: 10.1007/s10195-015-0359-6. Epub 2015 Jul 5. FiberWire tension band for patellar fractures. Camarda L(1), La Gattuta A(2), Butera M(2), Siragusa F(2), D'Arienzo M(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, DICHIRO...

Treatment for transverse patella fractures with minimally invasive techniques (Review).

Experimental and therapeutic medicine | 2022 | Ma XY, Liu B, Zhou DP, Xiang LB

Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. 19. Unfallchirurg. 2010 May;113(5):401-11; quiz 412. doi: 10.1007/s00113-010-1768-x. [Fractures of the patella]. [Article in German] Wild M(1), Windolf J, Flohé S. Author information: (1)Klinik für Unfall- und Handchirurgie, Heinrich Heine Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5,...

[Change in the treatment of patellar fractures].

Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) | 2022 | Berninger MT, Frosch KH

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Management of Patella Fractures Non-amenable to Tension Band Wiring: Series of Nine Cases with Review of Literature

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports | 2022 | Shrihari L Kulkarni, Sunil Mannual, Manjunath Daragad, Naveenkumar Patil

Introduction: Patella fractures account for about 1% of all musculoskeletal injuries. Modified tension band wiring (TBW) is the most commonly used technique for the management of patella fractures. However, all patella fractures are not-amenable to TBW. In this series, we present nine cases managed with open reduction and internal fixation using non-absorbable braided polyester...

Treatment of Patella Fractures.

Orthopedics | 2018 | Henrichsen JL, Wilhem SK, Siljander MP, Kalma JJ

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 6. Oper Orthop Traumatol. 2009 Jun;21(2):206-20. doi: 10.1007/s00064-009-1708-5. [Patella fracture]. [Article in German] Dietz SO(1), Hessmann MH, Gercek E, Rommens PM. Author information: (1)Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Langenbeckstrasse 1, 55101, Mainz, Germany. dietz@unfall.klinik.uni-main...

Current concepts review: Fractures of the patella.

GMS Interdisciplinary plastic and reconstructive surgery DGPW | 2016 | Gwinner C, Märdian S, Schwabe P, Schaser KD

2. Z Orthop Unfall. 2022 Dec;160(6):687-702. doi: 10.1055/a-1623-6906. Epub 2022 Mar 8. [Patalla Fractures]. [Article in German; Abstract available in German from the publisher] Buschbeck S, Götz K, Barzen S, Hoffmann R. Patella fractures are rare injuries, accounting for 0.5 - 1.5% of all fractures, but they can lead to severe functional limitations if they do not heal properl...

Surgical Management of Patellar Fractures.

The Orthopedic clinics of North America | 2016 | Kakazu R, Archdeacon MT

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 8. Injury. 2019 Nov;50(11):2084-2088. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.08.018. Epub 2019 Aug 15. Hook plating in patella fractures. Jang JH(1), Rhee SJ(1), Kim JW(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea. (2)Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University...

Modified Tension Band Wiring Technique for Patella Fractures: A Case Report

Cureus | 2025 | Harshal Hurkat, Clevio Desouza

Modified Triple-Bundle Tension Band Wiring for Comminuted Patella Fractures: A Case Report

EAS Journal of Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy | 2025 | Dr. T. Siddhu Tamil Chellam, Dr. Abhishek Jain

Patellar fractures, which compromise the knee's extensor mechanism, are commonly encountered orthopedic injuries. Tension band wiring (TBW) is the standard approach for managing simple transverse fractures but is not without complications such as wire migration and breakage. This case report introduces a modified TBW method intended to enhance mechanical stability and mitigate...

A novel patella fracture fixation technique: finite element analysis.

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery | 2023 | Demirtaş Y, Katı YA

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 18. Exp Ther Med. 2022 Mar;23(3):192. doi: 10.3892/etm.2022.11115. Epub 2022 Jan 5. Treatment for transverse patella fractures with minimally invasive techniques (Review). Ma XY(1), Liu B(1), Zhou DP(1), Xiang LB(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command of PLA, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, P.R. China....

Modified Tension Band Wiring of Transverse Patella Fractures Through Cannulated Cancellous Screws

Journal of Orthopaedic Diseases and Traumatology | 2023 | Abhishek Gumaste, Prasanna Baindoor, Santosh Jeevannavar, Keshav Shenoy

Introduction: The management of transverse patella fractures with modified tension band wiring using Kirschner wires, though routinely used is associated with complications such as implant loosening, wire migration, and infection. We hypothesized that using cannulated cancellous screws with tension band wiring through the screws will overcome these complications. Objective: The...

[Patalla Fractures].

Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und Unfallchirurgie | 2022 | Buschbeck S, Götz K, Barzen S, Hoffmann R

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Patella fractures treated with suture tension band fixation.

Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research | 2021 | Adjal J, Ban I

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there are no competing interests. 15. Chirurg. 2019 Mar;90(3):243-254. doi: 10.1007/s00104-019-0797-4. [Fractures of the patella]. [Article in German] Müller EC(1), Frosch KH(2). Author information: (1)Chirurgisch-Traumatologisches Zentrum, Asklepios Klinik St. G...

Abstaining from symptomatic implants of modified tension band wiring by nonabsorbable suture fixation for transverse patella fractures

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | 2021 | Puripun Jirangkul, Arkaphat Kosiyatrakul

Abstract Background Modified tension band fixation has become commonly used for transverse patella fractures. The conventional stainless steel wire provides sufficient stability but may be associated with complications. Objective The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a new modified tension band fixation technique for transverse patella fractures using a nonabsorbable...

[Patella fractures].

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen | 2005 | Galla M, Lobenhoffer P

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 4. Unfallchirurg. 2019 Mar;122(3):225-237. doi: 10.1007/s00113-019-0611-2. [Patellar fractures]. [Article in German] Pesch S(1), Kirchhoff K(1), Biberthaler P(1), Kirchhoff C(2). Author information: (1)Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland. (2)Kli...

Modified two-tension-band for patellar fractures.

The Journal of international medical research | 2020 | Zhang C, Zhao Y, Deng K

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 10. J Knee Surg. 2013 Oct;26(5):293-9. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1353988. Epub 2013 Aug 21. Displaced patella fractures. Della Rocca GJ(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Displaced patella fractures often result in disruption of the extensor mechanism of the knee. An intact extensor mechanism...

[Patellar fractures].

Der Unfallchirurg | 2019 | Pesch S, Kirchhoff K, Biberthaler P, Kirchhoff C

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 5. Orthopedics. 2018 Nov 1;41(6):e747-e755. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20181010-08. Epub 2018 Oct 16. Treatment of Patella Fractures. Henrichsen JL, Wilhem SK, Siljander MP, Kalma JJ, Karadsheh MS. Patella fractures comprise 1% of all fractures. Treatment options vary based on fracture displacement, classification, and patient factors. Traditionally, nonoperati...

Hook plating in patella fractures.

Injury | 2019 | Jang JH, Rhee SJ, Kim JW

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 9. J Int Med Res. 2020 Apr;48(4):300060519893495. doi: 10.1177/0300060519893495. Epub 2019 Dec 27. Modified two-tension-band for patellar fractures. Zhang C(1), Zhao Y(1), Deng K(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China. OBJECTIVE: To compare a modified two-tens...

Modified Tension Band Wiring Using FiberWire for Patellar Fractures.

Clinics in orthopedic surgery | 2019 | Lee BJ, Chon J, Yoon JY, Jung D

[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported. 14. J Orthop Surg Res. 2021 Mar 9;16(1):179. doi: 10.1186/s13018-021-02309-5. Patella fractures treated with suture tension band fixation. Adjal J(1), Ban I(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatol...

[Fractures of the patella].

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen | 2019 | Müller EC, Frosch KH

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 16. Cureus. 2025 Oct 14;17(10):e94600. doi: 10.7759/cureus.94600. eCollection 2025 Oct. Patellar Fractures: A Clinical Narrative Review. Ali-Qazalbash ZM(1), Quzli AA(1), Ali-Qazalbash Z(2), Alkhatib SA(3), Quzali RA(4). Author information: (1)Trauma and Orthopaedics, Wirral University Teaching Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, Birke...

To Evaluate the Clinical Outcome of Transverse Fractures of Patella Treated with Modified Tension Band Wiring. A Prospective Study

Annals of International Medical and Dental Research | 2017 | V. V. Satyanarayana Eethakota, Arun H S, N S Gudi

Functional outcome with modified tension band wiring for patella fractures

International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences | 2017 | Hanumantharaya GH

FiberWire tension band for patellar fractures.

Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | 2016 | Camarda L, La Gattuta A, Butera M, Siragusa F

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 13. Clin Orthop Surg. 2019 Jun;11(2):244-248. doi: 10.4055/cios.2019.11.2.244. Epub 2019 May 9. Modified Tension Band Wiring Using FiberWire for Patellar Fractures. Lee BJ(1), Chon J(1), Yoon JY(1), Jung D(1). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daejeon Sun Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. In comminuted patellar fractures, we performed modif...

Internal Fixation of Transverse Patella Fractures Using Cannulated Cancellous Screws with Anterior Tension Band Wiring

Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal | 2016 | Khan I, Dar MY, Rashid S, Butt MF

Managment Of Fractures Of Patella Olecranon, Malleoli By Tension Band Wiring Method

International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention | 2016 | Karra Bansilal, Srujith Kommera

Displaced patella fractures.

The journal of knee surgery | 2013 | Della Rocca GJ

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 11. J Orthop Trauma. 2023 Jun 1;37(6):e258-e263. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002565. Anterior Hook Plating of Patella Fractures: A Biomechanical Analysis and Clinical Series. Alley MC(1), Kain M(1), Mitchell S(2), Walker BJ(2), Jones CB(3), Tornetta P 3rd(1). Author information: (1)Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. (2)University of Arizona, College of Medi...

Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Displaced Patella Inferior Pole Fractures With Anterior Tension Band Wiring Through Cannulated Screws

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma | 2011 | Shi-Min Chang, Xiang-Ling Ji

[Fractures of the patella].

Der Unfallchirurg | 2010 | Wild M, Windolf J, Flohé S

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 20. Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb). 2022 Jul;125(7):518-526. doi: 10.1007/s00113-022-01167-y. Epub 2022 Apr 11. [Change in the treatment of patellar fractures]. [Article in German; Abstract available in German from the publisher] Berninger MT(1), Frosch KH(2)(3). Author information: (1)Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Universitätsklinik...

[Patella fracture].

Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie | 2009 | Dietz SO, Hessmann MH, Gercek E, Rommens PM

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 7. Orthop Clin North Am. 2016 Jan;47(1):77-83. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2015.08.010. Surgical Management of Patellar Fractures. Kakazu R(1), Archdeacon MT(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, PO Box 670212, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0212, USA. Electronic address: Rafael.kakazu@uc.edu. (2)Depart...

Tension band wiring and Modified tension band wiring in the Operative Treatment of Patella Fracture

Journal of the Korean Society of Fractures | 1990 | Sang Ho Ha, Sang Hong Lee, Dong Min Shin, Young Bae Pyo

Percutaneous tension band wiring for minimally displaced fractures of the patella

International Orthopaedics | 1990 | A. Biyani, N.C. Mathur, J.C. Sharma

Suture Tension Band Fixation vs Metallic Tension Band Wiring for Patella Fractures – a Comparative Clinical Study

Journal unavailable | Jonas Adjal, Ilija Ban

Outcome of Transverse Patella Fractures Fixed With Cannulated Screws and Stainless Steel Tension Band Wiring

Journal unavailable | Haytham Abdel-Moneim Abdel-Moneim, Mohammed Ahmed Moussa

Abstract Background: Tension band supplemented by K-wires has long been the definitive technique for patellar fractures fixation. However, it is not without drawbacks. The stainless streel cable-cannulated screw tension band technique, may shorten healing time, decrease the complications and provide early range of knee motion. Herein, the current study evaluates the clinical an...