Treatment of Ulnar Olecranon Fracture Using Acutrak Screw.
10.12671/jkfs.2009.22.4.270
- Author:
Hyungchun KIM
1
;
Kwangryul KIM
;
Moonsup LIM
;
Youngil PARK
;
Inhwan HWANG
;
Jihoon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital, Busan, Korea. medifor@paran.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Ulna;
Olecranon fracture;
Acutrak screw
- MeSH:
Follow-Up Studies;
Olecranon Process;
Ulna
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2009;22(4):270-275
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical results of Acutrak screw fixation for ulnar olecranon fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed 15 cases of ulnar olecranon fractures which were treated with Acutrak screws from February 2003 to September 2007. Follow-up period is from 12 months to 42 months. We used Mayo classification. Radiologic results were analyzed according to step-off, gap, reduction loss, and functional results were analyzed according to pain and ROM. We analyzed union time, operation time, incision size and complications. RESULTS: In functional results, there were 3 good cases out of 3 Mayo type IA, 8 good cases and 2 fair cases out of 10 type IIA, 1 fair case and 1 poor case out of 2 type IIB. In radiologic results, there was 1 case of reduction loss. Average union time was 9.4 weeks, average operation time was 24 minutes and average incision size was 1.8 cm. CONCLUSION: We conclude that Acutrak screw fixation can be a treatment option for olecranon fracture of Mayo type IA and IIA.
