Assessment of functional outcome in olecranon fracture managed by tension band wiring

Abstract

Background: Olecranon fractures constitute about 10% of all upper extremity fractures and accounts to be one of the common injuries of the proximal ulna. The present study was conducted to assess functional outcome in Olecranon fracture managed by tension band wiring. Materials & Methods: 64 patients of olecranon fractures of both genders were included. The type of fracture was documented by using Mayo classification which utilises degree of displacement and comminution as well as the stability of the joint. Results: Out of 64 patients, males were 40 and females were 24. Results found to be excellent in 30, good in 18, fair in 10 and poor in 6. The difference was significant (P