Drawbacks of traction-absorbing wiring (TAW) in displaced fractures of the olecranon

Drawbacks of traction-absorbing wiring (TAW) in displaced fractures of the olecranon

Drawbacks of traction-absorbing wiring (TAW) in displaced fractures of the olecranon were observed in 29 out of 55 consecutive patients. Sliding of the K wires, with resulting skin troubles in 24 patients (10 patients with perforation of the skin), required premature removal of the implant. Minor op...

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Veröffentlicht in:Injury 1986-05, Vol.17 (3), p.174-175
Hauptverfasser: Jensen, Claus Munk, Olsen, Bent Bornefelt
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Wires - adverse effects
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Orthopedic Fixation Devices - adverse effects
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Ulna Fractures - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Drawbacks of traction-absorbing wiring (TAW) in displaced fractures of the olecranon were observed in 29 out of 55 consecutive patients. Sliding of the K wires, with resulting skin troubles in 24 patients (10 patients with perforation of the skin), required premature removal of the implant. Minor operative modifications in the TAW technique are suggested in order to avoid these drawbacks.
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/0020-1383(86)90326-8