Olecranon Fractures
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Overview
Olecranon fractures are relatively common injuries. Most fractures will simply be a crack while others will be significant elbow injuries.
Assessment
Specialist Trauma surgeons at Bone & Joint will assess your injury and organise x-rays and scans if required. If surgery is needed, the team will help guide you through the process as a successful outcome will require recovery and rehabilitation, often with physiotherapists or a hand therapist. Some fractures will still need a cast after surgery.
Treatment
Non-operative management
A simple crack in the bone, while painful, will normally heal well. Your specialist will oversee treatment in a sling. Follow up x-rays will be required.
Surgical management
If the broken bone has moved too much or if there is instability of the elbow, surgery to lock the bone back in place may be the best option.
When to contact us
If you have had a fracture of the elbow and would like a specialist opinion, please call our rooms on
03 5752 5020
