Presentation
Fall from standing height onto the flexed elbow.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Olecranon fracture
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Elbow radiograph revealed a displaced non-comminuted olecranon fracture, there was no subluxation. This characterizes a Mayo type IIA olecranon fracture.
Case Discussion
Olecranon fractures usually result from direct trauma to the olecranon itself, such as a fall from standing height onto the flexed elbow.