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Sliding Osteotomy, a New Simple Technique for Olecranon Nonunion Treatment

, 2023
Nonunion is a rare complication after surgical treatment of olecranon fracture, but indeed it is a devastating one because of the high potential for elbow stiffness, pain, soft tissue and skin problems, and device complaining.
Hossein Saremi, Babak Shojaie, Shojaie, Babak, Shirouei, Sepehr, Saremi, Hossein, Sepehr Shirouei   +5 more
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Comparison of olecranon fixation techniques following transolecranon approach in intra-articular fractures of distal humerus in adult patients

Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2020
Background: In this study, we assessed functional outcomes among olecranon fixation techniques used following transolecranon approach in patients with comminuted fracture of distal humerus.
Halil Ibrahim Ocalan, Ozgun Karakus, Gunhan Karakurum   +2 more
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Augmented intramedullary screw tension band construct for olecranon fracture reduction and fixation: a review of literature and surgical technique

JSES International, 2020
Olecranon fractures, which make up 10% of upper extremity fractures in adults, often require anatomic reduction and stable internal fixation. Successful olecranon fracture osteosynthesis has classically been achieved via tension band wiring or plate ...
Joseph T. Labrum, IV, MD, Brock D. Foster, MD, Douglas R. Weikert, MD   +2 more
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Traumatic rupture of the triceps tendon : a case report and literature review [PDF]

, 2009
Rupture of the distal tendon of triceps brachii muscle, producing loss of active elbow extension, is rarely encountered. Careful examination is needed at the time of presentation.
Zammit, Sharon, Esposito, Ivan
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THE TREATMENT OF FRACTURES OF THE OLECRANON. [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1887
Dear Sir: —An editorial article inThe Journalof last week, under the above title, recalls a device for maintaining apposition of fractured olecranon which I have found useful, and which may be thought worthy of adoption in the treatment of this fracture and that of the patella.
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Standard Versus Extended Proximal Fixation Olecranon Plates for Fixation of Olecranon Fractures

, 2018
Background: Small olecranon fractures present a significant challenge for fixation, which has resulted in development of plates with proximal extension.
William C. Hutton, Raghuveer C. Muppavarapu, Michael B. Gottschalk, Charles A. Daly, Allison L. Boden, Poonam P. Dalwadi, Stephanie A. Boden   +6 more
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Mortality and subsequent fractures of patients with olecranon fractures compared to other upper extremity osteoporotic fractures [PDF]

, 2022
Background: The incidence rate of olecranon fractures is highest in the elderly population. The aim of this study was to determine whether patients with olecranon fractures have similar demographic and risk characteristics compared to patients with ...
Ekman Elina M, Rantalaiho Ida K, Laaksonen Inari, Kostensalo Joel, Ryösä Anssi J, Äärimaa Ville O   +5 more
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Endoscopic Extrabursal Excision of Olecranon Spur

Arthroscopy Techniques, 2018
Olecranon spur is a common underlying clinical problem in patients with inflammatory conditions such as triceps tendonitis, olecranon bursitis, and gout. It is often managed conservatively.
Vikas R. Singh, M.S. (Ortho), D.N.B. (Ortho), Gregory I. Bain, F.R.A.C.S., F.A.A. (Ortho), Ph.D.   +1 more
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Trends and projection of forearm fractures including elbow fractures of the Olecranon in Sweden: an analysis of 363 968 fractures using public aggregated data

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background Forearm and olecranon fractures are a common orthopaedic injury. This study aimed to analyse whether the incidence of forearm injury is changing and identifying trends in the number of forearm and olecranon fractures using public aggregated ...
Michael Axenhus, Simon Svedman, Martin Magnéli   +2 more
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Wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation in the treatment of Mayo IIB olecranon fractures

Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2023
Objective: This study aimed to present the clinical outcomes and establish a safe range for olecranon wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation in treating Mayo IIB-type olecranon fractures. Methods: Ten consecutive patients (10 elbows) underwent
Youdi Xue, Shuguang Wang, Zhaohong Wang, Hongguang Song, Kun Shi   +4 more
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