Failed Fixation of Olecranon Fractures
Failed Fracture Fixation: Revision Surgery Made Easy, Springer International Publishing Ag, ss.131-136, 2024
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-031-39692-2_11
- Yayınevi: Springer International Publishing Ag
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.131-136
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Elbow, Fixation failure, Olecranon, Tenson band wiring
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Olecranon fractures represent 10% of upper limb injuries. Transverse simple fractures of the olecranon can be treated with tension band wiring, representing a simple and effective technique for transforming the triceps distraction forces into forces that cause fracture compression. This valuable surgical fixation technique has basic rules that only succeed if followed. Post-fixation failure of olecranon fractures is not uncommon and can lead to morbidity and increased cost of care. Herein, we present a case of olecranon fixation failure and discuss the aetiology of failure and the strategy for revision surgery.