Olecranon osteotomy repair: the tensioned locking plate technique.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The tensioned locking plate technique takes advantage of two fracture healing modalities. A direct healing effect from osteon bridging due to lag screw compression is combined with axial and angular stability provided by a locking plate construct.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Plates
- Elbow Joint
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Humeral Fractures
- Osteotomy
Anatomy
- elbow
- humerus