Anatomic evaluation of the triceps tendon insertion at the proximal olecranon regarding placement of fracture fixation devices.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Olecranon fractures, especially with a small proximal fragment, remain a surgical challenge. Soft tissue irritation and affection of the triceps muscle bear a risk of complications. In order to find an area for a soft-tissue sparing placement of implants in the treatment of olecranon fractures, we aimed to define and measure the segments of the proximal olecranon and evaluate them regarding possible plate placement.

Methods

We investigated 82 elbow joints. Ethical approval was obtained from the local ethics committee, After positioning in an arm holder and a posterior approach we described the morphology of the triceps footprint, evaluated and measured the surface area of the triceps and posterior capsule and correlated the results to easily measurable anatomical lan

SUBMITTER: Wegmann S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8960582 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature