Osteosynthesis of olecranon. Tension band system using high resistance sutures.
Abstract
BackgroudOpen reduction and internal fixation through the tension band system is a method which has proved to be efficient and offers predictable results in type Mayo 2A and 3A olecranon fractures. It is considered by many surgeons as a simple and reproducible technique when restoring the anatomy and continuity of the elbow’s extension mechanism is necessary. The use of this technique may be associated to a relatively high percentage of complications and the need to remove the previously collocated wire cerclage is not infrequent. The purpose of our study was to determine if replacing the classically used 1.6 metal wire by high resistance sutures could reliably hold the reduction of the olécranon fragment in the treatment of Mayo 2A and 3A olecranon fractures, and analyse the results.Materials and methodTwenty five consecutive patients were studied retrospectively. All of them presented Mayo 2A and 3A olecranon fractures. These patients were treated with open reduction and internal tension band system built with two 1.6 mm Kirschner wires and two high resistance sutures (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene). A minimum 12-month follow up was carried with all patients. Consolidation time, mobility range, and functional score were evaluated and complications noted. ResultsAll fractures healed in an average time of 6.83 weeks (6 to 10 range). The average Mayo score was of 96.6 (85 to 100 range). The average mobility range for the elbow’s active flexo extension was 139 degrees (130 to 150 range) The average extension was -4.8 degrees (0 to -20 range) and the flexion of 143.8 (130 to 150 range). Four cases of proximal migration of the Kirschner wires and one case of 3 mm reduction loss in the third post op week were registered. Two patients required a second intervention for hardware removal of the Kirschner wires. No patient referred pain or discomfort as a consequence to the use of sutures. ConclusionThe tension band system using high endurance suture is an option to consider for chirurgical treatment of type Mayo 2A and 3A olecranon fracture. The clinical and x-ray results in this series have been satisfactory and have presented a low rate of complications. The use of high resistance suture would simplify the procedure and reduce the need of a second intervention for remove hardware.Downloads
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