Modified tension band wiring technique for olecranon fractures: where and how should the K-wires be inserted to avoid articular penetration?

OZSOY, Mehmet; KIZILAY, Onur; GUNENC, Ceren; OZSOY, Arzu; DEMIRYUREK, Deniz; HAYRAN, KADİR; Ercakmak, BURCU; SAKAOGULLARI, Abdurrahman

doi:10.3944/aott.2015.14.0155

Modified tension band wiring technique for olecranon fractures: where and how should the K-wires be inserted to avoid articular penetration?

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OZSOY M. H., KIZILAY O., GUNENC C., OZSOY A., DEMIRYUREK D., HAYRAN M., ...More

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.49, no.2, pp.190-196, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 49 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2015.14.0155
Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
Page Numbers: pp.190-196
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Articular penetration of K-wires is a possible complication of the modified tension band wiring technique. However, there is no clear information or evidence regarding the entry point or introduction angle for K-wires to avoid this complication. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the effect of varying K-wire insertion points and angles on the risk for articular penetration during modified tension band wiring for olecranon fractures.