Coronoid process fracture

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right elbow pain following a fall onto an outstretched arm.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Acute displaced fracture of the right ulnar coronoid process with intra-articular extension to the elbow joint. No abnormal elevation of the posterior fat pad. Mild soft tissue swelling over the elbow.

Case Discussion

This represents a case of coronoid process fracture.

The patient underwent open reduction internal fixation. A posterior long-arm elbow splint was placed and removed in 2-weeks.

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