8. Prerequisite for Tension Band include;
- The implant must be able to withstand the
tensile forces
- Bone which is able to withstand a compressive
force
- An intact buttress of the opposite cortex
11. Indications for TB fixation
Fracture in these regions
• Olecranon
• Transverse Patella
• Greater trochanter of femur
• Greater tuberosity of humerus
• Medial malleous
• Lateral end of clavicle
• Unusual site
- Diaphysis of metacarpal and metatarsal
- Arthrodesis of the thumb
- Arthrodesis of the wrist
20. THE AO PRINCIPLES
1- Fracture REDUCTION
- To restore anatomical relationships
2- Fracture FIXATION
- Providing absolute stability
3- Preservation of BLOOD SUPPLY to soft
tissues and bone
21. Prerequisite for Tension Band include;
- The implant must be able to withstand the
tensile forces
- Bone which is able to withstand a compressive
force
- An intact buttress of the opposite cortex
25. • Inside – out technique
• Ensure no articular step
26. Fracture Fixation
• Outside- in or Inside-out technique
• Tension band device must be on the tension
site (convex site)
• Wires should purchase the far cortex
• Two parallel wires are used
27. • Cancellous screw can be applied to anchor
cerclage wire
• 2.5mm drill is used to drill hole on bone for
cerclage wire application
• Cerclage wire should tighten at two sides
simultaneously
28.
29. Tension band in other site
• Long bone
Apply for simple fractures
Apply plate on tension site
No comminution on
compression site
Pre-bend plate
Use compression plate
• ACDFI
• External fixation
35. West African perspective
• Late presentation
• Lack of C-arm
• Lack of appropriate instrumentation and
implant
36. Conclusions
• Tension band is an important concept of
internal fixation, abiding strict principles is
paramount for successful outcome
37. References
• Pauwels F. Biomechanics Of The Locomotor
Apparatus. 1st Ed. Berlin Heidelberg New York:
Springer-verlag 1980
• Court-Brown CM, Heckman JD,McQueen MM,
Ricci WM, Tornetta P. Rookwood and Green’s
fracture in adult eight edition. Wolter cluwer
2015. p223-225
• Clifford R. Olecranon fracture. Wheeless text
book of orthopaedics
• Reudi TP, Buckly RE, Morgan GC, AO principles of
fracture management. Thieme 2007. P165-187
38. • Reudi TP, Buckly RE, Morgan GC, Tension Band
principles . AO foundation publisher 2010
• Rex C. K-wiring principles and techniques.
Theime 2014. p 134-136
• Smith TF. Tension band principles in foot and
ancle surgery. Guide 2006. p 194-199
• Sigh AP. Tension band principles and their
application. Bone and spine.com
39. • Deepak KR. Tension band wiring. AO
education indian pre-basic course 2014. ppt
• Abubakar K. Principles of internal fixation.
WACS. Ppt
• Nordin K. How to do tension band wiring. Ppt
Tension band wiring is a fixation technique which results in absolute stability. Interfragmentary compression and direct bone healing is obtained.
He observed that a
curved, tubular structure under axial load always has a compression
side as well as a tension side
The implant alone does not provide stability. In combination with
antagonistic deforming muscles, it can help produce uniform
compression at the fracture site. It guides the compression force.
The parallel wires serve as rails along which the bone fragments
slide.
A tension band can produce compression statically or dynamically. If a tension band produces fairly constant force at the fracture site during motion, such as at the medial malleolus, it is called a static tension band. Conversely, if the compression increases with motion, such as in the patella with knee flexion, the tension band is called dynamic
Implant selection and availability
Ensure availability of instrumentation
K-wire 2mm
Circlage wire 1- 1.2mm
Planning is an important surgical discipline that encourages
the surgeon to focus on the fracture pattern, fi xation technique
and surgical approach. The surgeon can mentally
rehearse the operation: Problems can be anticipated and
avoided and alternative plans can be developed in case of arising
diffi culties
1. Supine position
2. If extremity tends to externally rotate, place a “bump” under the
ipsilateral hip.
3. General, spinal, or epidural anesthesia
a. Relaxes muscles to facilitate repair
b. Permits tourniquet use
4. Intravenous antibiotics
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12. Intraoperative fluoroscopy or X-ray
5. Standard instrument set
6. Standard small fragment set
7. Large tenaculum clamps
8. Tension band wire (18 gauge)
9. Cannulated screws (4.0 mm)
10. Kirschner wires (2.0 mm)
11. Nonabsorbable suture (#5
Universal vertical midline incision
a. Allows adequate exposure
b. Functional incision if future surgery is needed
2. Place a tourniquet as proximal as possible on the
thigh.
3. Remember to perform a meticulous retinacular repair.
4. Remove loose, minor fracture fragments—not all of
the bone fragments need to be preserved.
Preservation of only the major fragments is
necessary.
5. Inspect the articular surfaces of the patella and femur
because their condition will have a significant effect
on the clinical outcome.
6. If necessary, consider lateral release to improve
patella tracking.
The knee joint and fracture lines must be irrigated and cleared
of blood clot and small debris to allow exact reconstruction.
The larger fragments are reduced using a pointed reduction
forceps.
In A- or C-type fractures, reduction is easier in a fully
extended position of the knee.
Longitudinal B-type fractures are more easily reduced with the
knee flexed.
Anatomical reduction of the articular surface is monitored by
palpating the joint from inside, as neither inspection nor the xray
will reveal a minor step off.
If an inside-out technique is planned, K-wires are inserted in
an open manner before the reduction is done.
The wires can also be used as joysticks to help in reducing the
fragments. Reduction is held by one or two reduction forceps.
An image intensifier should always be available so that the
reduction can be checked in the AP and lateral planes.
Using the outside-in
technique, drill the first Kwire
in an axial direction.
T
he second K-wire is then
drilled parallel to the first,
through the reduced
fragments.
It may be difficult to find
the right direction and
position for the wires.
Two parallel K-wires
should be inserted to give
more stable fixation
1.6- 2mm k-wire
To tighten the wires in this fashion, pull away from the patella as the wires are twisted. The wires should be twisted at least 5 times so as to prevent fixation failure. When stainless steel wires tighten they will loose the surface sheen and if tightened further the wire may break. Care should be taken finally
to position the twisted wire into deeper soft-tissue muscle layers, if possible
Olecranon
Active-assisted mobilization starting at
once. Partial functional use: week 4–8
Full functional use: week 6–12