Comparison of the outcomes of cannulated screws vs. modified tension band wiring fixation techniques in the management of mildly displaced patellar fractures

Table 4 Complications after 12 months

	CRCF (n = 26)	ORTF (n = 26)
Displaced fragment	1 (3.8 %)	2 (7.7 %)
Infection	0	2 (7.7 %)
Painful hardware	2 (7.7 %)	8 (30.8 %)
Tension band loosening or migration	0	3 (11.5 %)
Implant removal	2 (7.7 %)	11 (42.3 %)
Reoperation rate	1 (3.8 %)	11 (42.3 %)

CRCF closed reduction and percutaneous cannulated screwfixation, ORTF open reduction and modified tension band fixation

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