Isolated type IIIA fracture of the coronoid process of ulna

A very rare, Regan and Morrey's type IIIA fracture of the coronoid process of ulna is presented and discussed with a review of the literature. The operative approach to be used is emphasised. Open reduction and internal fixation render the elbow stable, and a good range of motion can be achieve...

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Published in:Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2002-04, Vol.122 (3), p.184-185
Main Authors: Vishwanath, Jashan, Agarwal, Ayush, Mehtani, Anil, Kapoor, Sudhir
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A very rare, Regan and Morrey's type IIIA fracture of the coronoid process of ulna is presented and discussed with a review of the literature. The operative approach to be used is emphasised. Open reduction and internal fixation render the elbow stable, and a good range of motion can be achieved if such fractures are fixed and mobilised early.
ISSN:0936-8051
1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/s00402-001-0353-8