Presentation
Elbow pain and tenderness of the posterior elbow after hyperflexion injury.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Triceps avulsion fracture of the olecranon
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- A small bone chip is seen related to the posterior elbow with a donor site is seen in the triceps insertion within the olecranon.
- No joint effusion.
- No definite abnormality is seen in the frontal view.
Case Discussion
Triceps avulsion fracture of the olecranon.