{"id":2777,"date":"2017-12-20T02:41:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T01:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/elbow-and-forearm\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:28:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:28:23","slug":"elbow-and-forearm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/en\/elbow-and-forearm\/","title":{"rendered":"Elbow and Forearm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Olecranon Fracture \u2013 Elbow Fracture<\/h2>\n<p>The elbow joint is the <strong>most complex joint in the body<\/strong>. Three bones are involved in the joint.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an Olecranon Fracture?<\/h3>\n<p>An <strong>olecranon fracture<\/strong> is a type of elbow fracture. It is the most common fracture of the elbow.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_764\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-764\" class=\"Ellbogenbruch wp-image-764 size-medium\" title=\"Elbow Fracture\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ellenbogenbruch-1-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Elbow Fracture\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ellenbogenbruch-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ellenbogenbruch-1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olecranon Fracture<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>What are the Causes of an Olecranon Fracture?<\/h3>\n<p>An olecranon fracture usually occurs due to a <strong>direct fall onto the tip of the elbow<\/strong>. The fracture is caused by <strong>hyperextension<\/strong> of the elbow.<\/p>\n<h3>How is an Olecranon Fracture Treated?<\/h3>\n<p>To preserve joint function, <strong>surgical correction<\/strong> should be performed if there is significant step-off in the joint.<\/p>\n<p>Two methods are commonly used for olecranon fractures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>Tension band osteosynthesis: <\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here, <strong>two wires<\/strong> are inserted parallel to each other over the tip of the olecranon. The fractured fragment is fixed to the bone shaft of the ulna. Additionally, a cerclage wire loop is applied.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>Plate osteosynthesis: <\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If <strong>multiple fracture fragments<\/strong> are present, <strong>plating of the olecranon<\/strong> should be performed to hold all fractured bone parts of the joint surface in the correct position.<\/p>\n<h2>Radial Head Fracture &#8211; Elbow Fracture<\/h2>\n<p>At the elbow-side end of the radius, a joint fracture, specifically a radial head fracture, or a radial neck fracture can occur. The latter affects the bone region just below the joint area.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the Causes of a Radial Head Fracture?<\/h3>\n<p>Radial head fractures usually occur due to a <strong>fall onto the wrist with an extended elbow joint<\/strong>, often bilaterally.<\/p>\n<h3>How is a Radial Head Fracture Treated?<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_822\" style=\"width: 246px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-822\" class=\"Ellbogenbruch wp-image-822 size-medium\" title=\"Elbow Fracture\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Speichenkoepfchenfraktur-OP-236x300.jpg\" alt=\"Elbow Fracture\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Speichenkoepfchenfraktur-OP-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Speichenkoepfchenfraktur-OP.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radial Head Fracture &#8211; Surgery<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If there is a displacement of the joint surface with a step-off exceeding 2mm, <strong>surgical correction<\/strong> should be recommended for active individuals. Under <strong>arthroscopic magnification<\/strong>, the fracture is brought into the correct position and held with 2-3 mini-screws of 1-1.5mm diameter.<\/p>\n<p>Postoperatively, an <strong>elbow splint<\/strong> must be worn for protection, which allows joint movements, enabling rapid restoration of joint mobility.<\/p>\n<p>If the radial head is too damaged to be reconstructed, a <strong>joint replacement<\/strong> must be performed. In this procedure, I implant the <strong>radial head prosthesis<\/strong> with bone cement into the radial shaft.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<h2>Radial Neck Fracture &#8211; Elbow Fracture<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_823\" style=\"width: 243px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-823\" class=\"Ellbogenbruch wp-image-823 size-medium\" title=\"Elbow Fracture\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Speichenhalsfraktur-OP-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"Elbow Fracture\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Speichenhalsfraktur-OP-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Speichenhalsfraktur-OP.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radial Neck Fracture &#8211; Surgery<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Radial neck fractures also occur due to a <strong>fall onto the wrist with an extended elbow joint<\/strong>. If there is significant angulation of the head fragment, surgery should be performed. This may involve applying a<strong> small titanium plate<\/strong>, which holds the fracture in the correct position, or threading the fracture through the bone shaft with a special <strong>thin titanium nail<\/strong>, which provides an &#8220;internal splinting&#8221; of the fracture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To be distinguished from elbow fractures is elbow dislocation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2889 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dr-mark-schurz-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mark Schurz<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"maxbutton-18 maxbutton maxbutton-contact\" href=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/en\/contact\/\"><span class='mb-text'>CONTACT<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Olecranon Fracture \u2013 Elbow Fracture The elbow joint is the most complex joint in the body. 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