
A snap or pop at the time of the injury may be felt or heard.

Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Fractures of the proximal ulna range in severity from simple olecranon fractures to complex Monteggia fractures or Monteggia-like lesions involving damage to stabilizing key structures of the elbow (i.e. An elbow fracture can be a break in one or several places. Most fractures in these joints occur because of a fall, car. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, or correctness of any translations made by a third-party service of the information provided herein into any other language. A fracture, or broken bone, may occur in one or more of the bones in the shoulder and elbow. Links to other sites are provided for information only – they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites.
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A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Treatment may be nonoperative for nondisplaced fractures but any displacement generally requires anatomic open reduction and internal fixation. Diagnosis is made using plain radiographs of the elbow.

Open fractures usually take longer to heal and have an increased risk of infections and other complications. Capitellum Fractures are traumatic intra-articular elbow injuries involving the distal humerus at the capitellum. Open fractures are sometimes referred to as compound fractures. If you have an open fracture, your bone breaks through your skin. Lateral condyle fractures are intra-articular injuries of the distal humerus and are the second most common elbow fracture in pediatric patients. The artificial joint (prosthesis) can be metal, ceramic or. Your surgeon will remove the damaged joint and replace it with an artificial joint. If you fracture a joint (like your shoulder, elbow or knee) you might need an arthroplasty (joint replacement).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Your provider will classify your fracture as either open or closed. Closed fractures are still serious, but your bone doesn’t push through your skin. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy editorial process and privacy policy. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Treatment is closed reduction followed by a short period of immobilization for stable simple elbow dislocations. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. is accredited by URAC, for Health Content Provider (URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M.
