Biomechanical evaluation of fixation of comminuted olecranon fractures: one-third tubular versus locking compression plating

摘要

Introduction New concepts in plate fixation have led to an evolution in plate design for olecranon fractures. The purpose of this study was to compare the stiffness and strength of locking compression plate (LCP) fixation to one-third tubular plate fixation in a cadaveric comminuted olecranon fracture model with a standardised osteotomy.