Elbow

Question 1

List common mechanisms of injury to the elbow

Answer 1

• Falls
• Fractures
• Elbow dislocation
• Sports related injuries
• Osteochrondritis dissecans (blood drying up)
• Epicondylitis
• Ulnar collateral ligament tears (usually from throwing)

Question 2

What fracture of the elbow is more common in children?

Answer 2

Distal humerus fracture

Question 3

What fracture of the elbow is more common in adults?

Answer 3

1/3 of fractures in adults involves the radial head

Question 4

What fracture of the elbow is more common in the elderly?

Answer 4

Fracture of the olecranon

Question 5

List the order of diagnostic imaging for the elbow

Answer 5

1. X-rays ( fractures and dislocations)
2. CT (complex fractures/trauma)
3. MRI (soft tissue abnormalities, articular surfaces)
4. US (for dynamic imaging while moving to find pain point)