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


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) identifier identifier identifier

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.