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Complications of olecranon osteotomy in the treatment of distal humerus fracture

open access: yesClinics in Shoulder and Elbow, 2022
Distal humerus fractures (DHFs) are challenging to treat due to the locally complex osseous and soft tissue anatomy. Adequate exposure of the articular surface of the distal humerus is crucial when performing an anatomical reconstruction of the elbow ...
K. E. Spierings   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Neglected Anterior Dislocation of the Elbow Joint: Case Report of a Rare Injury [PDF]

open access: yesMalaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2018
We present an unusual case of five months old neglected anterior dislocation of the right elbow joint in a 19-year old man. The patient had been initially treated by a traditional bone setter, but the elbow remained unreduced.
Nema SK, Behera G, Poduval M
doaj   +1 more source

Treatment of olecranon fractures in childhood: A systematic review

open access: yesFrontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
BackgroundLiterature over the last 20 years provides evidence for a surgical treatment of displaced olecranon fractures in children, this is usually obtained with commonly proposed methods, although there is no general agreement about the best ...
Fernando De Maio   +5 more
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Anatomic evaluation of the triceps tendon insertion at the proximal olecranon regarding placement of fracture fixation devices

open access: yesSurgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2022
Olecranon fractures, especially with a small proximal fragment, remain a surgical challenge. Soft tissue irritation and affection of the triceps muscle bear a risk of complications. In order to find an area for a soft-tissue sparing placement of implants
S. Wegmann   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A randomized controlled trial to compare clinical and cost-effectiveness of suture fixation versus tension band wiring for simple olecranon fracture fixation in adults: The Simple Olecranon Fracture Fixation Trial (SOFFT) protocol

open access: yesBone & Joint Open, 2023
AimsOlecranon fractures are usually caused by falling directly on to the olecranon or following a fall on to an outstretched arm. Displaced fractures of the olecranon with a stable ulnohumeral joint are commonly managed by open reduction and internal ...
Elizabeth Cook   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Comparative Study of Functional Outcome of Olecranon Fractures Managed with Tension band Wiring Using K Wires with Tension Band Wiring Using Cancellous Screws Fixation

open access: yesJournal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Introduction: Olecranon fracture are some of the common injuries seen in emergency with commonest mode of trauma being fall on outstretched hand and road traffic accident.
A. Parate   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Epidemiology, classification and treatment of olecranon fractures in adults: an observational study on 2462 fractures from the Swedish Fracture Register

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2021
Purpose This nationwide study aims to describe the epidemiology, fracture classification and current treatment regimens of olecranon fractures in adults. Methods We performed a descriptive study based on registered data from the Swedish Fracture Register
Anders Brüggemann, S. Mukka, O. Wolf
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Comparison of tension band wiring and plate fixation in Mayo type 2A olecranon fractures

open access: yesJoint Diseases and Related Surgery, 2021
Objectives This study aims to compare clinically and functionally patients who had previously undergone tension band wiring (TBW) or plate fixation (PF) procedure due to the diagnosis of Mayo type 2A olecranon fracture in our clinic. Patients and methods
Ceyhun Çağlar   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Complications and mortality associated with olecranon fractures in the elderly: a retrospective cohort comparison from a large level one trauma centre

open access: yesShoulder & Elbow, 2021
Background Olecranon fractures in the elderly have an increasing incidence. This retrospective study aims to identify the complications and survivorship of these patients.
J. Parkes   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Olecranon osteotomy vs. triceps-sparing for open reduction and internal fixation in treatment of distal humerus intercondylar fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesChinese Medical Journal, 2021
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Abstract Background The open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) was a standard treatment approach for fracture at distal humerus intercondylar, whereas the optimal way before ORIF remains ...
Shuai Lu   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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