Outcome of Plate Fixation of Olecranon Fractures

Abstract

Plate fixation is an effective treatment option for displaced olecranon fractures with a good functional outcome and a low incidence of complications.

Comparação entre DASH e SF-36 do cotovelo traumatizado reabilitado na terapia ocupacional

“…These findings are different from those described in other studies, in which the authors conclude that the quality of life of patients is preserved, when compared to the general population. 13,[16][17][18] In this study, this comparison proved impossible as there are no data on quality of life of the Brazilian population analyzed by SF-36. Statistically significant correlations between the physical aspect, vitality and social aspect domains of SF-36 and DASH were found.…”

“…In other words, the lower the patient's age bracket, the lesser the extent of limitations related to physical capacity, the better the general state of health and the higher the levels of energy and vigor. 13,16 In relation to gender, significant statistical correlation was observed with the functional capacity and vitality domains of SF-36. Unlike the study found in literature, the male patients presented results that were superior to those of the female patients.…”

“…Unlike the result of this survey, a study was located with patients that had suffered an olecranon fracture, and were submitted to surgical treatment, in which the mean result was 10.36, suggesting a low degree of difficulty. 13 On the other hand, the retrospective study that evaluated early mobilization of the elbow in the postoperative period after repair of the distal biceps, presented the mean result of 42.8, demonstrating a greater degree of impairment. 14 As DASH aims to evaluate these four dimensions, yet with a single result, it precludes the identification of the more impaired aspect.…”

Avaliação dos resultados do tratamento cirúrgico das fraturas-luxações da extremidade proximal do antebraço no adulto

“…O tratamento padrão para as FLEPA consiste em redução aberta e fixação interna estável da fratura, que permita mobilização precoce e rápida recuperação funcional (3,(9)(10)(13)(14) . Em nossos pacientes, a fratura foi reduzida por via posterior, que permite acesso global ao cotovelo, e fixada com placa de compressão dinâmica (DCP) aplicada à crista da ulna, exceto em um caso (caso 30), cuja fratura epifisária do olécrano foi fixada com banda de tensão.…”

“…Todas essas complicações são amplamente relatadas na literatura científica (2,(9)(10)13,21) e refletem a gravidade e dificuldade no tratamento das fraturas complexas da região proximal do antebraço.…”