title: [Fractures of the olecranon].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Fractures of the olecranon are the most common fractures of the elbow in adults. Due to the dislocating force of the triceps muscle, internal fixation is the treatment of choice.
  
  
  METHODS
  All fractures of the olecranon without contraindications.
  
  
  METHODS
  Infection and severe soft tissue damage.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dorsal approach to the olecranon with the patient in a prone position. Open reduction and internal fixation with tension band wiring or plate fixation according to fracture pattern.
  
  
  METHODS
  Treatment goal is early functional mobilization. No load bearing allowed for 6-8 weeks; full load bearing is allowed after fracture healing.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The quality of published studies concerning the surgical treatment of olecranon fractures is poor. Published functional results are predominantly good and excellent. Hardware removal was often required.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie, Abteilung für Unfall-, Hand- & Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland. philip.gierer@med.uni-rostock.de.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gierer
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie, Abteilung für Unfall-, Hand- & Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wichelhaus
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie, Abteilung für Unfall-, Hand- & Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Schillingallee 35, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rotter
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D056740:Olecranon Process / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D000070799:Open Fracture Reduction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Fracture fixation; Olecranon; Osteoporosis; Osteosynthesis, fracture; Surgical technique