title: Percutaneous cannulated screws with tension band wiring technique in patella fractures.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Most patellar fractures are transverse involving the central third. Open reduction and stabilization of transverse patellar fractures is indicated if there is more than 2-3 mm of fragment separation and/or articular incongruity.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study describes a percutaneous 2 cannulated screws and modified tension band wiring technique to treat transverse patellar fractures.
  
  
  METHODS
  We performed 30 cases of displaced transverse patellar fractures with this technique. The clinical outcomes of these patients were evaluated with simple radiographs, range of motion and Lyshom score.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This technique has shown to provide satisfactory clinical results and excellent knee functions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This technique provide stable fixation, allows early motion exercise by minimizing injury to extensor mechanism and reduce cosmetic problem in scar.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
authors.forename: Jin-Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Cho
keywords: Cannulated screw; Fracture; Modified tension band technique; Patella; Percutaneous surgery