Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Olecranon fracture

1. How does an olecranon fracture usually occur?
2. What is a possible complication of olecranon fx?
3. How is an olecranon fx treated?

Answers:
1. Direct blow to elbow, fall on elbow with elbow flexed, or fall on outstretched arm.
2. Ulnar nerve involvement.
3. Nondisplaced fractures are immobilized. Displaced fractures are treated surgically.

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