title: Internal fixation of a patella fracture using an absorbable suture.
abstract: This case report describes the use of an absorbable suture for the fixation of a patella fracture in a child. In this case the fracture was held satisfactorily by the suture until union. This technique means that there is no need for a second operation to remove the fixation material.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Simon W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Sturdee
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Templeton
authors.forename: Neil J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Oxborrow
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D002648:Child; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013537:Sutures