8-Figure Tension Band Fixation for Fracture of the Olecranon -A New Method of Crossed Double 8-Figure Tension Band Fixation-

Abstract

After reviewing the methods of fixation for fracture of the olacranon, the authors designed a new method of crossed double 8-figure tension band fixation (CD 8 tension band fixition), which was confirmed to be superior to the conventional methods. The results of physical examination on stress and strain following various methods of wire fixation for the fracture and the operative procedure of CD 8 tension fixation are presented together with 2 case reports.