Tension Band Wiring for Olecranon Fractures

Learn about the technique of tension band wiring for olecranon fractures, including applying K-wires and figure-of-eight wire fixation. Understand tips to reduce complications and explore other applications of the tension band principle in orthopedic surgery. Discover step-by-step visuals and key points to discuss for successful outcomes.

• Orthopedic surgery
• Fracture fixation
• Tension band wiring
• K-wires
• Surgical techniques

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1. Tension Band Wiring of the Olecranon Learning Outcomes: Understand the principle of the tension band with regard to the fixation of olecranon fractures Be able to apply a K-wire and figure-of-eight wire fixation to a transverse olecranon fracture Understand tips and tricks to reduce the incidence of complications Understand the other applications of the principle

2. the principle of a tension band

3. drill transverse hole for the tension band wire and reduce fracture

4. pass the tension band wire and insert the k-wires

5. create the figure of eight loop

6. tension the loop and twist the wires correctly

7. bend and sink the k-wires

8. assess and admire your fixation

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