A tension band wire is a form of orthopaedic internal fixation [1] method used to convert distraction forces into compression forces, promoting bone healing.[ citation needed]
- Olecranon fracture
- Patella fracture
- Malleolar fracture
See also
References
- ^ Tosti, Rick; Hozack, Bryan A.; Mudgal, Chaitanya S. (15 December 2020). "Tension Band Wiring in Upper Extremity Surgery". The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 28 (24): 1009–1016. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-19-00449. ISSN 1940-5480. PMID 32991386. S2CID 222145779.
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