Olecranon osteotomy repair: the tensioned locking plate technique

Orthopedics. 2008 Jun;31(6):565-9. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20080601-18.

Abstract

The tensioned locking plate technique takes advantage of two fracture healing modalities. A direct healing effect from osteon bridging due to lag screw compression is combined with axial and angular stability provided by a locking plate construct.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates*
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Joint / physiopathology
  • Elbow Joint / surgery*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Fracture Healing
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / physiopathology
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy / instrumentation*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Treatment Outcome