Tension band wiring

A tension band wire is a form of orthopaedic internal fixation method used to convert distraction forces into compression forces, promoting bone healing.

See also

Orthopedic plates

References

Orthopedic surgery, operations/surgeries and other procedures on bones and joints (ICD-9-CM V3 76–81, ICD-10-PCS 0P–S)

Facial	Jaw reduction Dentofacial osteotomy Genioplasty/Mentoplasty Chin augmentation Orthognathic surgery
Spine	Coccygectomy Laminotomy Laminectomy Laminoplasty Corpectomy Facetectomy Foraminotomy Vertebral fixation Percutaneous vertebroplasty
Upper extremity	Acromioplasty
Lower extremity	Femoral head ostectomy Astragalectomy Distraction osteogenesis Ilizarov apparatus Phemister graft
General	Ostectomy Bone grafting Osteotomy Epiphysiodesis Reduction Internal fixation External fixation Tension band wiring

Spine	Arthrodesis Spinal fusion Intervertebral discs Discectomy Annuloplasty Arthroplasty
Upper extremity	Shoulder surgery Shoulder replacement Bankart repair Weaver–Dunn procedure Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction Hand surgery Brunelli procedure Finger joint replacement
Lower extremity	Hip resurfacing Hip replacement Rotationplasty Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Knee replacement/Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty Ankle replacement Broström procedure Triple arthrodesis
General	Arthrotomy Arthroplasty Synovectomy Arthroscopy Replacement joint imaging: Arthrogram Arthrocentesis

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