The Effect of Tension Band Wiring in the Treatment of the Olecranon Fracture.
10.12701/yujm.1985.2.1.59
- Author:
Joo Chul IHN
;
Jong Chul AHN
;
Sae Dong KIM
;
Myun Whan AHN
;
Jae Sung SEO
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Elbow;
Humans;
Immobilization;
Olecranon Process*
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
1985;2(1):59-63
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Treatment of the olecranon fractures by prolonged immobilization often results in limited elbow motion. With the use of tension band wiring, anatomical reduction was obtainable, and only a short period of immobilization was needed. We reviewed the cases of 17 patients who underwent surgical treatment of the olecranon fracture. All patients were treated by tension band wiring. In the overall series, we were able to obtain 53 percent excellent, 30 percent good, and 18 percent fair results.
