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From: Is tension band wiring technique the "gold standard" for the treatment of olecranon fractures? A long term functional outcome study

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Pin migration. Lateral radiograph of the right elbow 2 years after TBW of an isolated olecranon fracture in a 42-year-old woman. Despite fracture union, backing out of K-wires was evident. The patient was complaining for pain during elbow movements (VAS pain subjective score = 4) and skin irritation. Removal of metalwork was followed by partial resolution of symptoms as mild discomfort was reported even 8 years postopeartively (VAS pain subjective score = 2).

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X