Tension band wiring is indicated in fracture of which of the following ?
Correct Answer: Olecranon
Description: Tension band wiring is indicated in the treatment of two types of olecranon fracture. First type is a clean break with separation of the fragments, and second type is comminuted fracture of the olecranon with displced fragments. A crack in the olecranon without displacement is treated by immobilising the elbow in an above elbow plaster slab in 30 degrees of flexion.
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