Fig. 3From: Management of comminuted patellar fractures using suture reduction technique combined with the modified Kirschner-wire tension bandCase example of comminuted patellar fracture (male, 51 years old, left side) using the suture reduction combined with the modified K-wire tension band. (A, B) Preoperative X-ray and (C, D) CT images indicated displaced comminuted patellar fractures. (E, F) The regular follow-up at 1.5 years after operation showed the fracture healed without fixation failureBack to article page