olecranon fracture

Mechanism

FOOSH

- valgus injury

- don't get radial head fracture as is mostly cartilaginous

Types

SH 1 or 2

Associated Injuries

MCL injury

Olecranon / Medial epicondyle fracture

Acute Elbow Dislocation Management

1.  Reduction under IV / conscious sedation

- assistant applies traction in slight flexion

- second person corrects lateral displacement by manipulating olecranon medially

- flexion to 90^o

2.  Post reduction assess stability