Items tagged “olecranon”
8 results found
Case
Olecranon and radial neck fractures
Published
19 Jun 2013
88% complete
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Article
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...
Case
Olecranon fracture
Published
07 Dec 2019
89% complete
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CT
Case
Elbow fracture
Published
14 Oct 2021
82% complete
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Case
Mayo classification of olecranon fractures
Published
19 Mar 2022
35% complete
Diagram
Article
Mayo classification of olecranon fractures
The Mayo classification of olecranon fractures is one of the most frequently used classification systems when assessing olecranon fractures.
The Mayo classification can be used to aid in treatment choice. Mayo type II and III fractures usually require operative treatment.
Classification
The M...
Case
Olecranon fracture
Published
01 Jun 2022
91% complete
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Case
Olecranon fracture
Published
31 Jul 2022
94% complete
X-ray