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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2025

Hook plate fixation and tension band wiring in the treatment of Mayo type II olecranon fractures.

Jianyu Zhang, Xigong Zhang, Kehan Hua, Chen Chen, Maoqi Gong, Yejun Zha, Xieyuan Jiang

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Jianyu Zhang *Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
Xigong Zhang *Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
Kehan HuaDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
Chen ChenDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
Maoqi GongDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
Yejun ZhaDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China. yijune23@126.com.
Xieyuan JiangDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China. jxytrauma@163.com.

Funding

Beijing Municipal Public Welfare Development and Reform Pilot Project for Medical Research Institutes JYY2023-8Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality L244014Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by Beijing Association for Science and Technology No. BYESS2023115
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Abstract

backgroundOlecranon fractures account for 8 ∼ 10% of all elbow fractures and usually require surgical intervention. Tension band wiring (TBW) is considered as the standard treatment while it is associated with high re-operation rates.

objectiveThis study aims to compare the functional outcomes, complications and re-operations of hook plate fixation (HPF) versus TBW in treating Mayo Type II olecranon fractures.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conduct at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital. Medical records from May 2020 to April 2021 were reviewed. Functional outcomes, complications, and re-operations were assessed during the follow-up.

resultsA total number of 62 patients were included, with a number of 27 undergoing HPF and 35 receiving TBW. The HPF group and the TBW group achieved similar range of motion (ROM), the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS), and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores (P > 0.05). The HPF group had a significantly lower re-operation rate (44.4% vs. 80.0%, P < 0.01) comparing to the TBW group.

conclusionHook plate fixation can be considered as a viable alternative to tension band wiring, offering similar functional outcomes and complication rates but significantly lower re-operation rates.

Indexed as

Bone PlatesBone WiresFracture Fixation, InternalOlecranon ProcessUlna FracturesAdultAgedElbow InjuriesElbow JointFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOlecranon FractureRange of Motion, ArticularReoperationHook Plate FixationOlecranon FractureRe-operationTension Band Wiring

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PMCPMC11780780

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