The Clinical Results of Tension Band Wiring
10.4055/jkoa.1982.17.6.1203
- Author:
Chil Soo KWON
;
Kwang Yoon SEO
;
Seung Jae LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tension band;
Fracture;
Malleolus;
Patellar;
Olecranon
- MeSH:
Fracture Healing;
Fractures, Comminuted;
Joints;
Olecranon Process
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1982;17(6):1203-1208
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We have experienced 52 intra-articular fractures(24 malleolar, 17 patellar, 11 olecranon) treated with tension band wiring from 1972 to 1981 and the results are as followings; 1. The operative technique is relatively simple and easy. 2. In avulsion fractures without communition, anatomical reduction and rigid internal fixation can be achieved. 3. In comminuted fractures, the fragments can be securely fixed with a few additional K-wires including tension band wiring. 4. In avulsion fractures, where the fragment is either too small for screw fixation or too osteoporotic a tension band wiring can be applied with no difficulty. 5. Early joint motion reduces the functional disability and promote the fracture healing.
