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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2013; 4(3): 130-133
Published online Jul 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.130
Published online Jul 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.130
Figure 1 Eccentrically aligned proximal interlocking screw.
Figure 2 Olecranon anatomy, related to a novel proximal interlocking screw for intramedullary nailing.
A: Deepest point of the incisura olecrani; B: The point, which is 3.5 mm posterior to A point and targeted during insertion of the proximal interlocking screw; C: The point where the line from the middle of the medulla and the line perpendicular to point A intersect; D: Ideal entry point for intramedullary nail.
- Citation: Küçükdurmaz F, Saglam N, Ağır İ, Sen C, Akpınar F. Olecranon anatomy: Use of a novel proximal interlocking screw for intramedullary nailing, a cadaver study. World J Orthop 2013; 4(3): 130-133
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v4/i3/130.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v4.i3.130