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Olecranon Fracture

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Olecranon fractures are a frequently encountered injury to the upper extremity and often result from a low-energy fall. These fractures can be classified based on the displacement and degree of comminution. The Colton classification and the Mayo classification are commonly used classification systems. Treatment may consist of nonoperative treatment for select indications. Operative treatment may include open reduction and internal fixation with a variety of implants or excision if the fracture is very proximal with advancement of the triceps.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA

    Timothy P. Bryan MD & Thomas Duquin MD

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  1. Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Adam E. M. Eltorai

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Craig P. Eberson

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Alan H. Daniels

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Bryan, T.P., Duquin, T. (2017). Olecranon Fracture. In: Eltorai, A., Eberson, C., Daniels, A. (eds) Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52567-9_22

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