Treatment of Olecranon Fractures by Modified Tension Band Wiring Technique
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Olecranon fracture accounts for 40% of all the elbow fractures and are usually intra-articular demanding stable reduction and internal fixation. Tension band wiring has been the gold standard to treat these injuries with excellent results. Aim- The aim of the present study was to study the clinical and radiological outcome in olecranon fractures treated with TBW technique. Material and Methods- 38 patients with closed olecranon fractures treated with TBW were prospectively studies between Aug 2014 and August 2015. Patients with compound fractures, pathological fractures and comminuted fractures were excluded from the study. Results- The mean age of the patient was 42.7 years. RTA was the commonest mechanism of injury involving 24 (63.2%) cases. As per the Mayo classification system, 31 (81.6%) had type IIA and type IIb injuries respectively. The mean operative duration was 44±8.3 mins. 02 (5.2%) cases had pin migration and 1 (2.7%) case had superficial infection. As per the Kiviluoto and Santovirta Criteria, 89.5% cases with excellent to good outcome. Conclusion- TBW is a relatively simple easy to perform technique with good and early functional outcome in patients with olecranon fractures.
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Sharma Gaurav
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