1. WARRAICH ROLL#17-C Anatomy of elbow joint;
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2. Anatomy of elbow joint
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3. Ligaments of elbow joint :
Fig : lateral view

4. Nerve and arteries around elbow joint
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5. Olecranon fracture. NOTE Triceps inserted to olecranon.
Fracture leads to loss of extension.

6. Mechanism of injury. Fall on the point of the elbow.
Fall on outstretched hand + contraction of triceps.

7. Cont..
Fig : lateral view

8. Mayo classification for olecranon fracture
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9. Clinical features : Pain Swelling Inability to extend the elbow
Radiology :
X - ray AP and lateral views

10. Management. Non operative for non displaced fractures.
Immobilization in a long arm cast 3 weeks .
F/U with radiograph.
Operative.
Articular instability.
(Screw and K wire).

11. Showing tension band wiring (TBW) in fracture olecranon
Fig :open reduction and internal fixation with figure of 8 wire loop:

13. Complications. Non union 5% Elbow stiffness Osteoarthritis
Restricted movements of the elbow.