A retrospective comparison of the modified tension band technique and the parallel titanium cannulated lag screw technique in transverse patella fracture.

Objective: To compare efficacy between the modified tension band technique and the parallel titanium cannulated lag screw technique for the transverse patella fracture.

Methods: Seventy-two patients were retrospectively analyzed aged 22 to 79 years (mean, 55.6 years) with transverse patella fractures, among whom 37 patients underwent the modified tension band and 35 patients received the titanium cannulated lag screw.