A study of tension band wiring in patella, olecranon and malleolar fractures in adults

Abstract

Background: Fractures of the eccentrically loaded bones like patella, olecranon, and medial malleolus are one of the most common fractures encountered by an orthopaedic surgeon. They continue to pose vexing problems as these being intra-articular are being subjected to continuous deforming forces from muscles. Objectives: To evaluate the clinical results of the tension band wiring in patella, olecranon and malleolar fractures in adults. Material & methods: Study Design:A prospective hospital based observational study.