Locked plating of geriatric olecranon fractures leads to low fixation failure and acceptable complication rates

Locked plating of geriatric olecranon fractures leads to low fixation failure and acceptable complication rates

Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to report the rate of major complications in patients with geriatric olecranon fractures managed operatively with a locking plate. Secondary objectives included minor complications, as well as pain and range of motion at the final follow-up. We hypothesized...

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Main Authors: Kelsey L. Wise, MD, Sarah Peck, BS, Lauren Smith, MD, Chad Myeroff, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-07-01
Series:JSES International
Subjects:
Geriatric
Olecranon
Early mobilization
Locking plate
Implant
Failure mitigation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666638321000918

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