The coronoid process:
An important stabilizer of the elbow to varus stress and posterior ulnar displacement
Part of the sigmoid notch, the portion of the proximal ulna that articulates with the h...
Common mechanism is fall on outstretched hand.
Most patients with coronoid fractures present with elbow dislocations.
Direct impact is a less common cause.
Diffuse edema wit...
Acute treatment 1,3[B]:
Elbow dislocations with coronoid fractures should be evaluated for instability and splinted in position of stability.
Tip subtype 1 fractures do not involve the inserti...
Joint stiffness and limited ROM are common with prolonged immobilization.
Presence of posttraumatic arthritis correlates with patient age.
Pain is a common complaint in at least ha...
Coronoid fractures can be managed conservatively with meticulous diagnosis.
Athletes with associated soft tissue injuries or instabilities should be referred early for orthopedic evalua...
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