OLECRANON OSTEOTOMY FOR DISTAL HUMERUS FRACTURES
Abstract:
In this study we will analize the olecranon osteotomy approach for distal humerus fractures.
For olecranon osteosynthesis were used AO tension band or a sponge screw 6.5 mm with extra washer
or a screw 6.5 mm and additional wire. Following observations and measurements were recorded
following imperfections of the olecranon osteotomy osteosynthesis: angulation of the fragment in the
tranche of osteotomy, displacement of the osteotomy fragments, diastasis of the fragments in the
osteotomy tranche. Olecranon osteotomy is a gesture which should be evaluated very carefully in
traumatic surgery of the distal humerus. Therefore, when is absolutely necessary, the olecranon
osteotomy can be done in V-shaped, with a thin blade saw, so loss of the bone in the tranche of
osteotomy to be the smallest.
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