Elbow Fractures & Other Injuries

Elbow Fractures & Injuries

Distal Humeral Fractures

Intra-articular
Single column
Bi column
Capitellum/Trochlea
Extraaricular
Extracapsular - Medial/latl epicondyle
Intracapsular - Transcolumn fractures

Radial Head Fracture

Stabiliser of the lateral column of joint.
Ass. Injury include elbow dislocation.
Fall on outstretched pronated hand, Valgus (outward) stress to the elbow.
Classification - Mason.
Diagnosis – aspiration which also relives pain.
Most radial head fractures are undisplaced or minimally displaced and are treated non-operatively.
Displaced fractures depending on the severity need internal fixation with screws, plates or rarely need a radial head replacement.

Medical Secretary

Louise Mcguire
Spire Elland Hospital
Elland Lane
ELLAND
HX5 9EB
01422 324085
louise.mcguire@spirehealthcare.com

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