Results of non-operative treatment of olecranon fracture in over 75-year-olds - 23/02/18
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Abstract |
Introduction |
Surgery is the gold-standard treatment of displaced olecranon fracture, but is associated with numerous complications, especially in the elderly. Functional results of non-operative treatment in this population have never been analyzed in a prospective study.
Study hypothesis |
Non-operative treatment of isolated olecranon fracture with stable elbow-joint in over 75-year-olds gives functional results comparable to those of surgery as reported in the literature, with fewer complications.
Material and methods |
A prospective study analyzed functional results of non-operative treatment of isolated closed Mayo I and II olecranon fracture with stable elbow, in patients aged ≥75 years. The principal assessment criterion was functional recovery on the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and QuickDASH at 6 months.
Results |
Twenty-two fractures in 21 patients were included. Mean MEPS was 95.26/100 (range, 85–100), and mean QuickDASH 4.3 (range, 0–29.55). Eighteen fractures showed osteoarthritis of the olecranon. There were no cases of elbow instability. There were no complications.
Discussion |
Non-operative treatment of olecranon fracture in patients aged ≥75 years provided excellent functional results at 6 months, without associated complications.
Type of study |
Single-center prospective observation cohort study.
Level of evidence |
4.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Olecranon fracture, Non-operative treatment, Elderly patient
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Vol 104 - N° 1
P. 79-82 - février 2018 Retour au numéro
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