Presentation
Fall onto elbow. Pain and swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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A fracture of the olecranon is present with extensive soft tissue swelling. The remainder of the elbow joint is unremarkable.
From the case:
Olecranon fracture
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Two pins and wire transfix the fracture through the olecranon process in good position. Fracture healing is well advanced with interval callus formation present. No joint effusion is noted.
Case Discussion
Typical appearances of an olecranon process avulsion fracture, with internal reduction and fixation.