Tension Band Wiring in Upper Extremity Surgery.

Tension Band Wiring in Upper Extremity Surgery.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Sep 23;:
Authors: Tosti R, Hozack BA, Mudgal CS
Abstract
Tension band wiring is a simple, inexpensive, and effective technique to treat many upper extremity fractures. When tension forces result in a mechanical failure of bone, tension band wiring provides stability and promotes early mobilization by converting tensile forces across a fracture into compressive forces. The tension band principle has distinct advantages of reducing periosteal stripping, technical ease, and cost effectiveness when compared with other operative strategies. This technique can be implemented in a variety of fractures and avulsions about the upper extremity as well as small bone arthrodeses.
PMID: 32991386 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - September 30, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Source Type: research