a bone fixation device and method for compressing bone or bone fragments temporarily or permanently using a tension strip to surround the exterior surface of the bone or bone fragments and applying a force to the tension strip wherein the bone or bone fragments are compressed together . bone or bone fragments are able to heal more quickly when compressed under super natural pressure . the temporary tension strips may be made of bioresorbable polymer and a radiopaque dopent so that the tension strip is visible under fluoroscopic observation .