Journal article
A survey of current practices and preferences for internal fixation of displaced olecranon fractures
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Olecranon fractures represent 10% of upper extremity fractures. There is a growing body of literature to support the use of plate fixation for displaced olecranon fractures. The purpose of this survey was to gauge Canadian surgeons' practices and preferences for internal fixation methods for displaced olecranon fractures.
METHODS: Using an online survey tool, we administered a cross-sectional survey to examine current practice for …
Authors
Wood T; Thomas K; Farrokhyar F; Ristevski B; Bhandari M; Petrisor B
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 58, No. 4, pp. 250–256
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
8 2015
DOI
10.1503/cjs.014614
ISSN
0008-428X