Demographics:
62 years old, Female
Indication:
Fall
Findings
- Acute comminuted olecranon fracture with 1 cm distraction and superior rotation of the dominant fracture fragment
- Query acute mildly impacted fracture of the radial head
- Multiple small ossific fragments overlie the joint
- Posterior subluxation of the elbow
- Elbow joint effusion
- Extensive soft tissue swelling about the elbow, particularly overlying the olecranon
Diagnosis
Olecranon fracture
Sample Report
Acute comminuted olecranon fracture with 1 cm distraction and superior rotation of the dominant fracture fragment.
Query acute mildly impacted fracture of the radial head.
Multiple small ossific fragments overlie the joint of unclear origin.
Posterior subluxation of the elbow.
Elbow joint effusion.
Extensive soft tissue swelling about the elbow, particularly overlying the olecranon.
Discussion