Error in Compression band wiring for Olecranon fractures

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Surgery reference suggests to use a 1.0mm Cerclage wire at the olecranon. In our opinion this size is too small, we universally use 1.25mm wires. Can you please check, what should be the best size?

Done Suggested by: Ruth Gremminger (11 Jul) • Upvoted: 11 Jul • Comments: 1

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11 Jul
Elena Spadini Admin
Dear Ruth,

thank you for your comment. We revised the content with the AO Surgery Reference Editors and we agreed that this is a mistake. We decided to change it with a 1.2mm/18 gauge wire: https://surgeryreference.aofoundation.org/orthopedic-trauma/adult-trauma/distal-humerus/basic-technique/cerclage-compression-wire-fixation-of-olecranon-osteotomy?searchurl=/searchresults
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