Authors
Guan Hao Chester Tan, Kuei Siong Andy Yeo
Published in
European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie. Volume 37. Issue 1. Nov 09, 2026. Epub Nov 09, 2026.
Abstract
Nitinol continuous-compression staples may provide low-profile, fragment-specific fixation in selected complex patella fractures. This technical note describes two applications: a comminuted Gustilo IIIB open stellate fracture with small intermediary articular fragments and inferior-pole involvement, and a displaced distal-pole fracture with a coronal split component. After articular reduction, staples were positioned to apply compression across selected fragment interfaces while preserving bone stock and corridors for adjunctive fixation. Compression between staple tines may be useful for coronal split patterns and for small or comminuted fragments where conventional implants require unfavourable trajectories or excessive bone purchase. Potential advantages include reduced hardware prominence, avoidance of K-wire migration, continuous compression compared with static implants, improved capture of small inferior, anterior cortical, marginal, or coronal split fragments, and preservation of limited patellar bone stock.
PMID:
43002280
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