Patella fractures treated with cannulated lag screws and fiberwire® have a high union rate and low rate of implant removal.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the results of open reduction internal fixation of patella fractures (OTA 34 A-C) using cannulated lag screws and FiberWire® (Arthrex, Naples, FL, USA) with regard to union and symptomatic implant removal.

Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected database.

Setting: Urban Level 1 trauma center and Level 2 trauma center METHODS: All displaced intra-articular patella fractures (OTA 34 A-C) treated with ORIF by cannulated lag screws and FiberWire® tension band/cerclage between January 1, 2009 and August 1, 2018.

Supplementation of Lateral Locked Plating for Distal Femur Fractures: A Biomechanical Study.

Objectives: To investigate the biomechanical properties of a lateral locked plate alone or in combination with a supplemental medial plate or an intramedullary nail (IMN).

Methods: Intra-articular distal femur fractures with metaphyseal comminution (OTA/AO 33-C) were simulated with a standardized model in 28 synthetic femora and divided into 4 groups. Group I was instrumented with a 4.

Effect of Calcaneus Fracture Gap Without Step-Off on Stress Distribution Across the Subtalar Joint.

Background: Subtalar arthritis is a common consequence following calcaneal fracture, and its development is related to the severity of the fracture. Previous calcaneal fracture models have demonstrated altered contact characteristics when a step-off is created in the posterior facet articular surface. Changes in posterior facet contact characteristics have not been previously characterized for calcaneal fracture gap without step-off.