Simple displaced olecranon fractures are most often treated with tension band wiring. This is an effective treatment, but the risk of subsequent re-operation is high. The investigators propose open reduction and internal fixation with a strong suture, thus reducing the risk of re-operation significantly.
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Timeframe: 1 year