Iorio T, Wong J, Patterson JD, Rekant M
Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery; 2013, Sep. Volume 17, Number 3, Pages 151-157
Abstract: A posterior approach to the elbow utilizing an olecranon osteotomy has been shown to provide excellent visualization of the distal humerus articular surface. However, many bony stabilization and fixation methods for the olecranon osteotomy are usually prominent, frequently sympotomatic, and often require a second operation for removal. This paper evaluates the use of an innovative device, the olecranon sled, in fixation of olecranon osteotomies for exposure of intra-articular distal humerus fractures and provides follow-up results. A retrospective review of all patients with intra-aricular distal humerus fracture treated through an olecranon osteotomy approach and