ELBOW FRACTURES
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ELBOW FRACTURES
Elbow fractures constitute fractures the of bones of fore arm(upper end of Radius & Ulna) and upper arm(Lower end of Humerus. Elbow fractures are also associated with Vascular & Nerve injuries
Causes
- Fall
- Direct blow
- Road accidents
Symptoms
- Pain
- Swelling
- Restricted movement of elbow
- Deformity
- Numbness & tingling fingers
Investigations
- X-rays
- CT Scan
TREATMENT
Non Surgical
- Splinting
- Medication
Surgical
- Distal Humerus: Plates and screws, Wires
- Olecranon Frcature : Tensiow band wiring (TBW), Plates and screws
- Radial head/Neck fractures: Plates and screws or excision
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