Junho Ahn

University of Texas Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dallas, Texas, USA

Publications

• Research Article
  Comparison of complications, reoperations, and outcomes between tension band wiring and plate fixation in olecranon fractures
  Author(s): Michael Del Core*, Junho Ahn, Stephen Gates, Chan-Hee Jo, Medardo Maroto and Drew Sanders
  
  Introduction: Olecranon fractures are relatively common upper extremity fractures often treated with tension band wiring and plate fixation. The purpose of this review is to compare the complications, reoperation rates, and clinical and radiographic outcomes of tension band wiring and plate fixation in patients treated surgically for olecranon fractures at our institution. Methods: Retrospective review identified 59 patients (27 men and 32 women) treated operatively for olecranon fractures between 2006 and 2016 at our level 1 trauma center. The average age was 47 years (range: 17 to 81 years). Medical records were reviewed for complications, reoperation rates, and other perioperative variables. The average follows up time was 12 months. All patients were assessed clinically and radiographically at their latest follow up. Results: Of the 59 patients with an olecranon fracture, 23 under.. Read More»