Anterior Locking Plate Osteosynthesis of Patellar Factures - Analysis of Complications and Functional Outcome.

Background: Tension band wiring is the standard procedure for patellar fractures, but is associated with a high rate of implant related complications and implant failure. Tension band wiring may fail, especially with multifragmentary and comminuted fractures. Plate fixation of complex patellar fractures seems to be superior to wiring, both clinically and biomechanically.