Geriatric olecranon fractures treated with plate fixation have low complication rates

Conclusions: The complication and reoperation rates after plate fixation of geriatric olecranon fractures were low. Loss of reduction was uncommon, and most patients went on to uneventful fracture union. These results support plate fixation of olecranon fractures in geriatric patients as a viable alternative to nonoperative management.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Source Type: research