Epidemiology and Treatment of Olecranon Fractures: a nationwide register-based analysis of 27,880 cases in Denmark from 1999 to 2018

Epidemiology and Treatment of Olecranon Fractures: a nationwide register-based analysis of 27,880 cases in Denmark from 1999 to 2018

Abstract Background Olecranon fractures (OFs) account for approximately 20% of proximal forearm fractures. Displaced or unstable OFs are typically treated surgically with tension-band wiring (TBW) or plate fixation (PF). While comparative works on surgical OF management exist, epidemiological studie...

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Main Authors: Walid Zeyghami, Dennis Karimi, William M. Hagemann, Per H. Gundtoft, Bjarke Viberg, Tazio Maleitzke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Elbow fracture
Tension-band wiring
Plate fixation
Non-surgical treatment
Conservative treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05970-2
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