Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of anchor suture combined with headless compression screw fixation in treating inferior pole patellar fractures. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 36 patients with inferior patellar fractures, who were admitted between January 2018 and October 2024 and met the selective criteria. There were 15 males and 21 females with a mean age of 52.3 years (range, 23-81 years). The fracture were reduced and fixed using anchor suture combined with headless compression screws. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and the length of hospital stay were recorded. Functional recovery was assessed using knee range of motion (ROM), Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score, and B?stman patellar fracture score. Results The operation time ranged from 10 to 100 minutes, with an average of 57.6 minutes. The intraoperative blood loss was 10 to 120 mL, with an average of 73.3 mL. The length of hospital stay was 5 to 10 days, with an average of 6.3 days. All incisions healed by first intention. All 36 patients were followed up 18-24 months (mean, 20.6 months). Preoperative X-ray films indicated that the fractures had healed; no head compression screw breakage, anchor loosening, or implant foreign body rejection reactions occurred during follow-up. At last follow-up, the ROM of the affected knee joint was (136.0±2.3)°, and there was no significant difference compared with the healthy side (136.6±2.3)° (t=?1.944, P=0.060). The HSS score of the affected knee joint was 96-100 (mean, 99.1), and all cases were rated as excellent. The B?stman patellar fracture efficacy score was 27-30 (mean, 29.1), and 35 cases were rated as excellent and 1 as good. Conclusion The suture anchors combined with headless compression screws technique provides reliable fixation for inferior patellar fractures. This method combines surgical simplicity with excellent functional outcomes.
