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Published on: April 11, 2012
Treatment of Pediatric Displaced Intraarticular Olecranon Fractures with Resorbable Poly-L-Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid
Zoltán Tóth1, Tamás Kassai2, Marcell Varga2
1Division of Surgery, Traumatology, Urology and Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Pediatrics, Clinical Complex, University of Pécs, 7 József Attila Street, 7623 Pécs, Hungary.
Background:
Pediatric olecranon fractures, though rare, can be serious. Treatment varies by type and severity; displaced, intraarticular fractures usually need surgery, where biodegradable implants are emerging as an encouraging option to metal hardware.
Methods:
Our prospective, single-center, single-arm case series evaluates three pediatric olecranon fracture patients treated by resorbable poly-L-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) pins and polydioxanone (PDS) loops between Jan 2022 and January 2023 at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Pécs, Clinical Complex.
Results:
All patients achieved complete radiological healing with excellent functional recovery and no implant-related complications at one-year follow-up.
Conclusions:
Resorbable PLGA pins and PDS loops provide a promising alternative to conventional metallic fixation in pediatric olecranon fractures, abolishing the need for a second implant-removal surgery while maintaining stability and biocompatibility. Our findings support the child-friendly nature and growing role of biodegradable materials in pediatric fracture management.
