Outcomes of olecranon fractures in adolescents: comparison of tension band wiring and Herbert screw fixations
Weiwei Yang,
Xintao Zhang,
Dong Sun
et al.
Abstract:PurposeOlecranon fracture is considered intra-articular when there is obvious displacement or an irregular articular surface. Such fractures should be reduced and fixed via surgery. No clear indications regarding the surgical technique to be adopted exist. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the outcomes of tension band wiring (TBW) and Herbert screw fixations for olecranon fractures.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 29 children with olecranon fractures. They were divided into the tens… Show more
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