Fig. 4
From: Fracture of the inferior pole of the patella: tension band wiring versus transosseous reattachment
A women aged 53 years underwent tension band wire fixation for left patella lower pole fracture. Knee radiographs A preoperation, B immediately after surgery, C 3 months postoperation, D 12 months postoperation, and E after the removal of implants. The initial postoperative IS ratio was acceptable, but progressive patella baja was noted, even after the removal of implants