Current conceptProximal Ulna Fractures
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Olecranon Fractures
Olecranon fractures are relatively common adult injuries that are a result of direct or indirect forces. Direct forces drive the olecranon into the distal humerus and result in comminuted fractures of the olecranon. Indirect forces, applied through contraction of the triceps, often result in transverse or short oblique types of fractures.
Several different methods of internal fixation have been described for fracture treatment. The fracture pattern plays a role in determining the fixation that
Coronoid Fractures
Coronoid fractures occur in association with other fractures and soft tissue injuries, usually elbow dislocations. Different patterns of coronoid fractures are now known to be associated with different modes of elbow instability. There are several classification systems for coronoid fractures. With the Regan and Morrey classification,7 the elbow is evaluated using a lateral radiograph, and coronoid fractures are divided into 3 categories: type 1, tip fractures commonly associated with posterior
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2016, Shoulder and Elbow Trauma and its ComplicationsOlecranon fractures
2016, Shoulder and Elbow Trauma and its ComplicationsReconstruction of Monteggia-like proximal ulna fractures using different fixation devices: A biomechanical study
2016, InjuryCitation Excerpt :Tension banding still seems to be the most popular treatment option for simple olecranon fractures [24], although a surprisingly high complication rate [11,17,24] and hopeful results for other treatment options [14] were described. For more complex fractures of the olecranon and especially for Monteggia-like lesions with a complete comminution of the proximal ulna including a separation of the coronoid process, simple tension banding is not sufficient. [23] Recommendations for these complex fracture entities range from dorsal plating over locked angle dorsal plating to double plating or nailing of the proximal ulna [4,6,7,8,9,13,19,20,23].
Olecranon fractures: A biomechanical comparison of three tension band wiring fixation methods on bone models
2023, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
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