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- Olecranon Fractures are common fractures of the elbow that lead to loss of extensor mechanism. Diagnosis can be made with plain radiographs of the elbow.
- Olecranon is the proximal tip of the ulna that forms the elbow joint. Olecranon fracture is counted among the common fractures that occur in the upper limb.
- Fracture of the olecranon accounts for approximately 5% of upper extremity fractures in adults. Typically, olecranon fractures are isolated injuries.
- Olecranon fracture is a fracture of the bony portion of the elbow. The injury is fairly common and often occurs following a fall or direct trauma to the elbow.
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- In this article, we will look at the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations and management of olecranon process fractures.
- Olecranon fracture. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 03 Aug 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-18072.
- Treatment for an olecranon fracture depends upon the severity of the injury. Some simple fractures can be treated by wearing a splint until the bone heals.
- The standard Olecranon Fracture Treatment is an open reduction followed by internal fixation, the type of which is decided by the pattern of the fracture
- Elderly or osteoporotic patients may sustain an olecranon fracture after a low-energy fall. Olecranon fractures occur less frequently in children than in adults...
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