title: Internal fixation for fractures of the patella. A comparison of two methods.
abstract: Cadaveric experiments in 10 knees were used to study the strength of two methods of internal fixation for a fractured patella. A modified AO tension band technique was compared with the combination of cerclage wiring and a tension band used at Pyrford. The repairs were stressed to failure; the combination of cerclage and tension band wiring proved to be significantly stronger and is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Rowley Bristow Orthopaedic Hospital, Pyrford.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Curtis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries*