Outcome of olecranon osteotomy in the trans-olecranon approach of intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus.

Background: The trans-olecranon approach has been suggested to improve the visualization of complex intra-articular distal humerus fractures. Significant osteotomy complications have prompted a search for alternative approaches. The purpose of this series was to study the outcome of the olecranon osteotomy in terms of union and complications and the ultimate outcome of the fracture.