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Olecranon Fractures
[OCOSH Code: D014458 281528007 S52.0 WI_FR_UL_OL]

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AO Classification of Proximal Radius/Ulna Fractures

Location: http://membrane.com/aona/longbone/21.html

"21-Radius/Ulna Proximal,fracture classification and diagnosis, AO North America -Comprehensive Classification of Fractures of Long Bones"

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Fractures of the Olecranon Wheeless

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/fractures_of_the_olecranon

Low energy olecranon fractures:
- most commonly occur in elderly patients, and result from indirect trauma;
- fracture results from a sudden pull of both the triceps and brachialis muscles; ...

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- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Elbow Fractures: Olecranon Fractures
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Ulnar Fractures: Olecranon Fractures
- Orthopedic Topics: Trauma: Elbow

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Management of a Fracture in a Known Case of Gorham's Vanishing Bone Disease

Location: http://www.mcmaster.ca/inabis98/surgeryortho/clough0143/index.html

We present the case of a right handed construction worker who has sustained two fractures in his left forearm. In 1990 he sustained a wrist fracture which failed to heal. The bone of the distal radius, ulna and carpus was re-absorbed. In 1995 he had radiotherapy and a free vascularized...

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- Case Presentations: Shoulder and Elbow
- OCOSH Classification: Bone Diseases: Bone Resorption: Osteolysis: Essential Osteolysis
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Elbow Fractures: Olecranon Fractures
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Ulnar Fractures: Olecranon Fractures

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Olecranon Fractures

Location: http://www.hwbf.org/ota/bfc/schme/exp.htm

Olecranon fracture treatment
OTA Basic Fracture Course
Gregory J. Schmeling, MD Expert

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- Multimedia Presentations: Trauma
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Elbow Fractures: Olecranon Fractures
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Ulnar Fractures: Olecranon Fractures
- Orthopedic Topics: Trauma: Elbow

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Olecranon Fractures eMedicine Orthopedics

Location: http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic222.htm

The human's unique prehensile skill largely depends on the integrity of the bones, ligaments, and muscles around the elbow joint. The elbow not only bends the arm but also permits pronation and supination of the hand. Fractures of the olecranon are common and are usually detected easily.
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- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Elbow Fractures: Olecranon Fractures
- OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Ulnar Fractures: Olecranon Fractures

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