Fractures of the Olecranon: Analysis of 37 Consecutive Cases
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This study is based on 37 consecutive cases of fracture of the olecranon, treated during the period 1973–1975. The average follow-up time was 2 years. The treatment was operative in all but two of the cases. Superficial post-operative infection occurred in three cases and in three cases the internal fixation failed due to porotic bone. The transverse fractures healed more satisfactorily than the comminuted ones. A short post-operative immobilization of 3 weeks or less gave the best results (P < 0.05). In the comparison of methods cerclage combined with two Kirschner wires gave better results than cerclage alone.Downloads
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1978-01-01
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Kiviluoto, O., & Santavirta, S. (1978). Fractures of the Olecranon: Analysis of 37 Consecutive Cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 49(1), 28–31. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677809005719
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