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Tension band wiring and plate fixation for Olecranon fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Comparative efficacy and safety of tension band wiring versus plate fixation for olecranon fractures: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized clinical trials.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
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- Clinical, Radiographic, and Functional Outcomes of Olecranon Fractures Treated With Tension Band Wiring: A Retrospective-Prospective Study.Orthopedic reviews · 2026Article
- Tension-band high-strength suture combined with absorbable screws with cortical penetration for treating Mayo type IIA olecranon fractures: finite element analysis, biomechanical testing, and clinical study.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Analysing plate fixation of a comminuted fracture of the proximal ulna in relation to the elbow joint: a finite element study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Bioresorbable High-Strength HA/PLLA Composites for Internal Fracture Fixation.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature comparing the utilization of tension-band wiring (TBW) and plate fixation for the surgical management of olecranon fractures. Methods: A systematic search of articles in PubMed and Embase databases was carried out according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Studies comparing TBW to plate fixation for olecranon fractures were included. All statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager. A Results: Twenty studies with 2164 patients were included. There were no significant differences in the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score (12.3 ± 4.7 vs. 12.1 ± 4.9, Conclusion: This study highlights that while TBW and plate fixation offer similar functional outcomes for olecranon fractures, plate fixation demonstrates superior results in terms of lower rates of fixation failure, implant removal, reoperation, and overall complications compared to TBW. These findings suggest that plate fixation should be preferred for surgical management for most patients.
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