Percutaneous tension band wiring: a new method of internal fixation for mildly displaced patella fracture
Leung, P.C.; Mak, K.H.; Lee, S.Y.
Journal of Trauma 23(1): 62-64
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 6823003 Document Number: 218097
Instead of completely exposing the patella surgically, fractured patella with mildly displaced or undisplaced fragments and intact retinacular fibers may be treated by applying a figure of 8 tension band wire loop across the front of the patella percutaneously. An 0.8-mm wire is placed via an 18-gauge long injection needle in a crossed pattern, immobilizing the fracture, whether transverse or oblique. In 5 cases thus treated results have been excellent.