Olecranon Fracture

Question 1

What is the MOI?

Answer 1

1. Occurs after a fall within direct blow to point of elbow
   *fracture often displaced

Question 2

What will patient not be able to do with an olecranon fracture?

Answer 2

1. Loss of active elbow extension
   *maybe ulnar nerve dysfunction

Question 3

What is the treatment if it is non displaced?

Answer 3

1. Reduction/Splint
   *long arm posterior splint
   *elbow flexed at 90 degrees maximum (45-90 degrees depending on amount of concern)
2. Sling
3. Ortho
   *f/u after 2 days if neurovascularly intact

Question 4

What is the treatment if it is displaced?

Answer 4

1. Reduction/ORIF
   *long arm posterior splint
   *elbow flexed at 90 degrees maximum (45-90 degrees depending on amount of concern)
2. Sling
3. Ortho
   *f/u after 2 days if neurovascularly intact