Transverse patella fractures with loss of knee extensor mechanism function are a common orthopaedic injury requiring operative fixation. Current accepted surgical options for noncomminuted transverse fractures include open reduction with tension band wiring. Although these procedures result in good clinical outcomes and fracture healing, symptomatic hardware from the historically used metal implants is very common. The purpose of this Technical Note is to describe a technique for treatment of transverse patellar fractures using cannulated compression screws with tensioned high-resistance suture tape functioning as the tension band. This technique provides effective, reproducible fracture fixation while minimizing symptomatic hardware, failure, and reoperation.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2021.02.008DOI Listing

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