Biomechanical Comparison of Tension Band Fixation of Patella Transverse Fracture: Headless Screws Versus Headed Screws

Conclusions:
Headless screw tension band fixation demonstrated superior biomechanical behaviors over standard headed screw fixation with higher construct rigidity, smaller interfragmentary motion, and greater fixation strength.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - May 24, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research