Tension band wiring is used for?: (A) Fracture humerus, (B) Olecranon fracture, (C) Fracture tibia, (D) Fracture spine
Answer is B. ANSWER: (B) Olecranon fractureREF: Apley's orthopedics 8th e p. 607Treatment plan for fracture olecranonNon displaced transverse fracture : cast immobilization for 2-3 weeksComminuted fracture with triceps intact: sling for a weekDisplaced oblique fractures : tension band wiringOld non united fracture, non-articular fracture : excision of fragment and triceps repair