Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja
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Ortop Traumatol Rehabil · Jul 2013
Case ReportsFixation of olecranon fractures and osteotomies using compression screws: a simple solution to a common problem. A study of cases.
Olecranon fractures are common skeletal injuries accounting for approximately 10% of upper extremity fractures in adults. Simple non-comminuted fractures are traditionally fixed using the tension band wiring technique. This technique, however, has several complications, most commonly prominence of the metalwork frequently requiring surgery for removal. ⋯ Good interfragmentary compression is achieved as screws are perpendicular to the fracture line and two screws provide good rotational stability. Protection of fixation for 1014 days does not result in significant loss of range of motion. Further clinical and biomechanical studies are suggested to compare this technique with other methods of fixation of olecranon fractures.