Coronoid process fracture

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Jerk to elbow during gym activity - a few weeks back. Complaining of elbow pain. A radiograph of the elbow was not done. Referred for an ultrasound

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

There is a cortical breach involving the coronoid process of ulna in the symptomatic elbow.

A comparison was done with the asymptomatic side, which shows no breach in the cortex of the coronoid process of the ulna.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound finding of fracture of coronoid process of the ulna.

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