Coronoid Fracture

• Condition: A fracture of the coronoid process, a triangular bone projection of the ulna located at the elbow joint.
• Description: This injury affects the stability of the elbow, often occurring alongside dislocations or ligament tears to compromise joint integrity.
• Symptoms: Severe elbow pain, swelling, bruising, stiffness, and a visible deformity or a feeling that the joint is unstable/locking.
• Causes: Typically caused by high-impact trauma, such as a fall onto an outstretched hand, a direct blow, or a severe sports injury.
• Risk Factors: Engaging in contact sports, participating in high-fall-risk activities, and having decreased bone density or osteoporosis.
• Diagnosis: Confirmed through a physical examination by a specialist, alongside X-rays and potentially a CT scan to map fracture fragments.
• Treatment: Dependent on severity; non-surgical management includes immobilization and physical therapy, while complex or displaced fractures require surgical fixation.