title: Surgical techniques of olecranon fractures.
abstract: Olecranon fractures are common upper extremity injuries. The vast majority are treated with operative fixation. Many treatment techniques have been described including tension band and plating. This review covers the most commonly used fixation techniques in detail, including pearls and pitfalls with case examples of both successful treatments and potential complications.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Columbia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, New York, NY.
authors: James A
authors: JA
authors: Wilkerson
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Columbia Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, New York, NY. Electronic address: mpr2@columbia.edu.
authors: Melvin P
authors: MP
authors: Rosenwasser
mesh_terms: D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D056740:Olecranon Process / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography
keywords: Elbow; fractures; olecranon; techniques; tension band