title: Self locking tension band technique in transverse patellar fractures.
abstract: Following tension band wiring of fractures of the patella, proximal K-wire migration is a common complication. To prevent this we have devised the 'self locking tension band' technique. The proximal K-wire ends are bent to form a loop and the cerclage wire passed through them. This prevents subsequent migration of the K-wires. We have treated 15 fractures using this technique. At a mean follow up of 30 months, no postoperative complications were found.
authors.affiliation: Ankara University Ibni Sina Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Turkey.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Us
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kinik
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery