Olecranon - Wikipedia
The olecranon (/ oʊ ˈ l ɛ k r ə n ɒ n /, from Greek olene 'elbow' and kranon 'head'), is a large, thick, curved bony process on the proximal, posterior end of the ulna. It forms the protruding part of the elbow and is opposite to the cubital fossa or elbow pit (trochlear notch).
Elbow (Olecranon) Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS
An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony "tip" of the elbow. Because the olecranon is positioned directly under the skin with little protection from muscles or other soft tissues, it can break easily if you experience a blow to the elbow or fall on an outstretched arm.
Olecranon Fracture (Elbow Fracture) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
An olecranon fracture is a break in the “pointy bone” of your elbow that sticks out when you bend your arm, which is actually the end of the ulna. This type of fracture is common and usually occurs in isolation (there are no other injuries) but can also be a part of a more complex elbow injury.
Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
2022年3月16日 · Elbow bursitis is painful swelling around your elbow joint. It’s inflammation in the olecranon bursa — the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects your elbow.
Olecranon Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
Olecranon Fractures are common fractures of the elbow that lead to loss of extensor mechanism. Diagnosis can be made with plain radiographs of the elbow. Treatment may be nonoperative for nondisplaced fractures with an intact extensor mechanism.
Olecranon fracture: Symptoms, treatment, and recovery - Medical News Today
2022年11月11日 · An olecranon fracture is a common elbow fracture. It is a break in the ulna bone at the point of the elbow. Read about symptoms, treatment, recovery, and more.
Olecranon fracture - Wikipedia
Olecranon fracture is a fracture of the bony portion of the elbow. The injury is fairly common and often occurs following a fall or direct trauma to the elbow. The olecranon is the proximal extremity of the ulna which is articulated with the humerus bone and constitutes a part of the elbow articulation. Its location makes it vulnerable to ...
Olecranon Fracture - Physiopedia
Olecranon fractures are typically caused by a direct blow to the elbow, but an avulsion fracture can also be caused with excessive triceps contraction. Surgical management is the treatment of choice, with specific guidelines for physiotherapy going with it.
Olecranon | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
2022年4月18日 · The olecranon has a beak-like structure and is bent forwards into the olecranon fossa of the humerus during extension of the elbow. It is present over the posterior surface of the elbow and forms the palpable 'point' of the elbow during its full extension.
Olecranon fracture | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2024年6月24日 · Olecranon fractures are easy to diagnose provided a lateral x-ray of the elbow is obtained. They appear as a lucency usually reaching the trochlear groove articular surface and are, in most cases, displaced.
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