2013/04/25 by Maarten H. G. Heusinkveld, M. H. G. Heusinkveld, Anniek den Hamer +6
Engineering · Medicine · #Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies #Sports injuries and prevention #Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
paper · pdf · doi:10.1093/bmb/ldt013
crossref issued 2013/04/25 · crossref published 2013/04/25 · crossref published-online 2013/04/25 · openalex publication_date 2013/04/25 · crossref published-print 2013/09/01 · crossref created 2013/09/03 · crossref deposited 2022/03/05 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29 · crossref indexed 2026/07/30
INTRODUCTION: Several methods of transverse patellar fixation have been described. This study compares the clinical outcome and the occurrence of complications of various fixation methods. SOURCES OF DATA: The databases PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar and Google were searched. AREAS OF AGREEMENT: A direct comparison between fixation techniques using mixed or non-metallic implants and metallic K-wire and tension band fixation shows no significant difference in clinical outcome between both groups. Additionally, studies reporting novel operation techniques show good clinical results. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY: Studies describing the treatment of patients using non-metallic or mixed implants are fewer compared with those using metallic fixation. GROWING POINTS: A large variety of clinical scoring systems were used for assessing the results of treatment, which makes direct comparison difficult. AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH: More data of fracture treatment using non-metallic or mixed implants is needed to achieve a more balanced comparison.