Clinical and radiological evaluation of surgical management in olecranon fracture –dislocations

ConclusionsOFDs are complex injuries of the proximal ulna and may involve the radial head, coronoid process, and lateral collateral ligament. The effective treatment of OFDs begins with the proper identification of the injury with 3D CT. A secure fixation including the coronoid process is mandatory for the elbow joint stability. Insufficient restoration of the trochlear notch may lead to problems with loss of motion and arthrosis. Although an application of a pre-contoured locking anatomical olecranon plate can simplify the fixation procedure in most cases, the surgeons ’ equipment should also include radial head implant, coronoid plates, headless screws, small cannulated screw system, suture anchors, fluoroscopy, and articulated external fixator.
Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research