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Elbow Fx (3)

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  1. radial head
  2. olecranon
  3. distal humeral
2
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Radial Head Fx

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FOOSH

most common in adults

3
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Olecranon Fx

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relatively common in adults
result from fall onto bent elbow or direct blow
majority are displaced
most require operative care

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Distal Humeral Fx

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relatively uncommon (2%)
most frequent in young males or females over 80
associated with higher velocity injuries in younger individuals
can occur from simple fall in older individuals with poor bone stock

5
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Heterotrophic Ossicifcation

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bone in nonosseous tissues

may develop following fx to distal humerus

6
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Precautions: Elbow Dislocation

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avoid combining end range elbow extension and supination for first 6 weeks

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Varus Elbow Instability

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lateral collateral ligament insufficiency

usually results from elbow dislocation

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Valgus Elbow Instability

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medial collateral ligament insufficiency

usually chronic resulting from repetitive stresses such as overhead throwing

9
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Precautions: Elbow Instability

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avoid elbow ext with sup for at least 8 weeks
avoid shoulder ABd with IR for at least 12 weeks following varus LCL repair
be alert for nerve symptoms

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Stiff Elbow

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frequent complication of elbow dislocation, fraction, head injury, and burns
multiple contributing factors