Presentation
Hits a pothole and falls off from electric scooter. Blow to the face and elbow.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Olecranon process fracture
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Displaced fracture of the olecranon with approximately 2 cm diastasis between the fracture fragments. Swelling of the overlying soft tissues is noted with air in the posterior compartment of the arm.
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Internal fixation with two pins and wires with anatomical position of the fracture fragments. Interval resolution of soft tissue air in the posterior compartment of the arm.
Case Discussion
Typical appearances of an olecranon process avulsion fracture, with internal reduction and fixation.
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