Introduction: Pseudoarthrosis is one of the most dreadful complications of\nolecranon fractures. It seriously compromises the function of the elbow. Objectives:\nTo determine the epidemiological factors of this complication in order\nto prevent them and to assess the results of the therapeutic management.\nMaterial and method: This was a retrospective study that involved patients\nwith olecranon pseudoarthrosis who were treated in the department between\nJanuary 2006 and December 2016. The diagnosis of pseudoarthrosis was made\nat least 6 months after the management of the fracture. There were 16 men and\n5 women. We analyzed the epidemiological factors, the treatment of pseudoarthrosis,\nand the postoperative outcome. Results: The incriminated factors\nwere the complexity of the fracture line and the quality of treatment of the recent\nfracture. The osteosynthesis of pseudoarthrosis is similar to that of recent\nfractures. It requires in some cases a bone graft. The results of the treatment\nare satisfactory with 100% of consolidation, and a good functional result in\n75% of the cases. Conclusion: The treatment of olecranon pseudoarthrosis is\nbased above all on prevention by an optimal management of the recent fractures.\nThe curative treatment gives satisfactory functional results.
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