65-year-old female:
Post-operative control of an olecranon fracture.

Kirschner wires

Olecranon fracture

Wires

Internal fixation of a comminutive olecranon fracture with two Kirschner wires.

Tension band

Olecranon fracture

Wires

A metallic tension band is used to transform the triceps tension force from into a compression force across the fracture line.

Humeroulnar alignment

The humero-ulnar articulation is more congruent.

Staples

Metallic staples on the skin at the surgical incision.

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