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TBW vs Plating in Olecranon Fractures

Sponsored by Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

About this trial

Last updated 3 years ago

Study ID

94/13

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18+ Years
All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 9 years ago

What is this trial about?

Background: While the tension band wiring (TBW) technique is commonly used for simple, displaced olecranon fractures, it is associated with complications such as hardware prominence. To date, studies comparing between the efficacy and safety of TBW and plate fixation for these fractures have not provided a conclusive answer. Purposes: To investigate which of the two techniques provide better functional and radiological outcomes for simple displaced Mayo type 2A olecranon fractures, Which technique provides better patient-reported outcomes, What are the complication rates associated with each technique

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

1. traumatic non-pathological simple olecranon fracture

2. age 18 years or older

3. presentation within 2 weeks of injury.

Exclusion Criteria

1. inability to sign an informed consent

2. inability to comply with follow-up

3. associated elbow fractures

4. open fractures

5. pregnancy.