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O'Driscoll classification of coronoid process fractures
The O'Driscoll classification system of coronoid process fractures distinguishes three types of coronoid process fractures of the ulna, and this classification system is useful when assessing further treatment options 1-4.
type I: transverse coronoid tip fractures, which affect one-third of the...
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Coronoid process (disambiguation)
Coronoid process can refer to a number of different anatomical structures:
coronoid process (mandible)
coronoid process (ulna)
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Elbow radiograph (checklist)
The elbow radiograph checklist is just one of the many pathology checklists that can be used when reporting to ensure that you always actively exclude pathology that is commonly missed; this is particularly helpful in the examination setting, e.g. the FRCR 2B rapid-reporting.
Radiograph
Elbow ...
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Elbow
The elbow is a complex synovial joint formed by the articulations of the humerus, the radius, and the ulna.
Gross anatomy
Articulations
The elbow joint is made up of three articulations 2,3:
radiohumeral: capitellum of the humerus with the radial head
ulnohumeral: trochlea of the humerus w...
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Humerus
The humerus (plural: humeri) is a tubular bone of the arm that articulates proximally at the shoulder with the glenoid of the scapula, and distally at the elbow, with the radius and ulna.
Gross anatomy
Osteology
The humerus begins proximally as a rounded head and joins the greater and lesser ...
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Flexor pollicis longus muscle
The flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle is one of the two muscles that make up the third layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm, along with the flexor digitorum profundus muscle. It is a deep muscle under the abductor pollicis brevis muscle. It passes through the carpal tunnel. It is o...
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Fatigue fracture
Fatigue fractures (also known as overuse fractures) are a type of stress fracture due to abnormal stresses on normal bone. They should not be confused with an insufficiency fracture, which occurs due to normal stresses on abnormal bone. Plain radiographs typically demonstrate a linear sclerotic ...
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Coronoid process fracture
Fractures of the coronoid process of the ulna are uncommon and often occur in association with elbow dislocation.
Pathology
Mechanism
Fracture of the coronoid process is thought to result from elbow hyperextension with either avulsion of the brachialis tendon insertion or shearing off by the...
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Upper extremity fractures
The upper limb sustains a wide variety of fractures that range significantly in demographics, treatment and functional impact.
clavicle
clavicular fracture
acromio-clavicular dislocation
scapula
blade of scapula fracture
glenoid fracture
acromial fracture
coracoid process fracture
hume...
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Ulna
The ulna (plural: ulnae) is one of the two long bones of the forearm, located medially in the supinated anatomic position. It has a larger proximal end and tapers to a smaller distal end (opposite to the radius).
Gross anatomy
Osteology
Prominent features of the ulna include:
proximal: olecr...
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Pediatric elbow (lateral view)
The lateral elbow view for pediatrics is part of a two view elbow series, examining the distal humerus, proximal radius and ulna.
Indications
The projection is the orthogonal view of the AP elbow allowing for examination of the ulna-trochlear joint, coronoid process, and the olecranon process....
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Olecranon
The olecranon is a large bony prominence at the proximal end of the ulna. It is palpable at the posterior aspect of the elbow.
Summary
location
proximal end of the ulna
articulates with the olecranon fossa of the humerus
blood supply
deep nutrient branch of the ulnar artery
relations
p...
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Radial head fracture
Radial head fractures are, together with the radial neck fractures, relatively common injuries, especially in adults, although they can be occult on radiographs. Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fractures 5.
Epidemiology
Although fractures of the radial head are seen in all age...
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Elbow (lateral view)
The lateral elbow view is part of the two view elbow series, examining the distal humerus, proximal radius and ulna. It is deceptively one of the more technically demanding projections in radiography 1-3.
The projection is the orthogonal view of the AP elbow allowing for examination of the ulna...
Case
Coronoid process fracture
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08 Mar 2021
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Elbow series (pediatric)
The elbow series for pediatrics is a set of radiographs taken to investigate elbow joint pathology, often in the context of trauma. It usually comprises an anteroposterior and lateral projection in order to minimize radiation dose to the patient. Depending on the department and clinical indicati...
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Pronator teres muscle
Pronator teres muscle is a two-headed flexor and pronator of the forearm, found superficially in the anterior compartment of the forearm.
Summary
origin
humeral head: medial epicondyle of the humerus
ulnar head: coronoid process of the ulna
insertion: lateral surface of the middle-third rad...
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Elbow series
The elbow series is a set of radiographs taken to investigate elbow joint pathology, often in the context of trauma. It usually comprises an AP and lateral projection, although other non-standard, modified projections are utilized for specific indications.
Indications
Elbow x-rays are indicate...
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Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle
Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscle, also known as flexor digitorum sublimis muscle, is a muscle in the second (intermediate) layer of the anterior compartment of the forearm. It splits into four tendons, passes through the carpal tunnel under the flexor retinaculum. At the level of the ...
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Elbow series (summary)
This is a basic article for medical students and other non-radiologists
An elbow series is the standard series of radiographs that are performed when looking for evidence of fracture, dislocation or elbow joint effusion following trauma.
Reference article
This is a summary article. For more i...
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