Suture Anchor Fixation Has Less Gap Formation and No Difference in Complications or Revisions for Patellar Tendon Repair: A Systematic Review

Low Tensile Strength Suture With Transosseous Tunnels and Suture Anchors 5 mm in Diameter or Greater Are Associated With Higher Failure Rates in Primary Patellar Tendon Repair

“… 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 Other biomechanical studies, however, have disputed these findings. 17 , 18 , 19 Nonetheless, suture anchor fixation has grown in popularity, with proponents emphasizing the more limited dissection required, lower risk of disrupting the patellar chondral surface, preservation of the blood supply to the fat pad and patella, and lower risk of iatrogenic patellar fracture. 11 , 20 …”