Case Report: J-Shaped External Fixator for Treatment of Mayo Type II Olecranon Fractures - A Novel Surgical Technique and Report of Clinical Applications.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We designed a J-shaped external fixator (J-EF) to provide a minimally invasive, one-step surgical method for olecranon fractures. The aim of this study is to retrospectively review the method and the outcomes in 14 patients treated with J-EF fixation.

Methods

Biomechanical comparative study was performed to test the tensile properties of the J-EF using a universal testing machine. Between January 2002 and December 2005, 14 patients (age range: 25-67 years) with Mayo type II olecranon fractures were treated using the external fixation technique. Follow-up was done by standard measures (radiography, range of motion, and complications monitoring) and patient-reported outcomes (Mayo Elbow Performance Score [MEPS] and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand [DASH] sco

SUBMITTER: Tian Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9240390 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature