Twenty-two percent of fractures treated with tension band wiring and early motion displaced > or = 2 mm within the early postoperative period. Technical errors or patient noncompliance were identified as factors. The incidence of early complications in operatively treated patella fractures is higher than previously reported.

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Most patients with bilateral simultaneous and unilateral tendon repairs can expect a good range of motion and return to their previous occupation, but many have persistent weakness and difficulty returning to higher level sporting activities.