More metalwork removals in patients with olecranon fracture treated by tension band wiring than plate fixation-a propensity score matching analysis

More metalwork removals in patients with olecranon fracture treated by tension band wiring than plate fixation-a propensity score matching analysis

Abstract Background Traditional tension band wiring and plate fixation represent the commonest methods for treating olecranon fractures. However, there is no agreement on which method provides the best outcome. The aim of this retrospective study is to compare the outcomes of tension band wiring (TB...

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Main Authors: Longhai Qiu, Yi Li, Hongbo Wu, Ruixiong Chen, Zhiwen Zhang, Xiaofeng Wang, Yuliang Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Olecranon fracture
Elbow instability
Complications
Mayo elbow performance score
Metalwork removal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04559-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04559-0

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