Presentation
Fall from height, then presenting pain in his left elbow and limited movement.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Coronoid process fracture
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X-ray images revealed a coronoid process fracture more evident at lateral and oblique images.
From the case:
Coronoid process fracture
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CT images revealed a fracture extending through the anteromedial facet of the coronoid process“O'Driscoll type II fracture” with an increased risk for elbow instability and elbow dislocation.
A small bony fragment is seen at the olecranon fossa.
No other fractures.
Mild elbow joint effusion.
Case Discussion
This case is a typical example of an O'Driscoll type II fracture of the ulna's coronoid process, requiring surgery with internal fixation.
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