Isolated fracture of the coronoid process of the ulna: a case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A rare case of a fracture involving almost the entire coronoid process of the ulna (type III) is described. Open reduction and internal fixation of this fragment restored elbow stability and resulted in a painless range of motion lacking only 5 degrees of extension at 7 months.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Joint Dislocations
- Ulna Fractures
Anatomy
- elbow
- ulna