Bridge plate for Ulna | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Bridgeplating.Abridgeplateisanalogoustolockedintramedullarynailfixationofacomminutedshaftfracture.Inmultifragmentaryfracturesoftheolecranon, ...

A bridge plate is analogous to locked intramedullary nail fixation of a comminuted shaft fracture. In multifragmentary fractures of the olecranon, anatomical reconstruction of the articular surface itself is the primary goal. Intermediate, nonarticular fragments do not need to be reduced anatomically. Cancellous bone graft can be used to support the articular fragments and fill defects.

Directly manipulate only the articular fragments. Excessive manipulation of intermediate fragments risks disturbing their blood supply. If the soft tissue attachments are preserved, and the fragments are relatively well aligned, healing is predictable. Alignment of the main fragments can usually be achieved indirectly utilizing traction and soft tissue tension.

Mechanical stability, provided by the bridging plate, is adequate for indirect healing (callus formation).