Olecranon - Wikipedia The olecranon ( oʊ ˈ l ɛ k r ə n ɒ n , from Greek olene ' elbow ' and kranon ' head '), is a large, thick, curved bony process on the proximal, posterior end of the ulna It forms the protruding part of the elbow and is opposite to the cubital fossa or elbow pit (trochlear notch)
Olecranon Fracture (Elbow Fracture) - Johns Hopkins Medicine An olecranon fracture is a break in the “pointy bone” of your elbow that sticks out when you bend your arm, which is actually the end of the ulna This type of fracture is common and usually occurs in isolation (there are no other injuries) but can also be a part of a more complex elbow injury
Elbow (Olecranon) Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes Treatment Elbow bursitis is painful swelling around your elbow joint It’s inflammation in the olecranon bursa — the fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects your elbow
Elbow (Olecranon) Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony "tip" of the elbow Because the olecranon is positioned directly under the skin with little protection from muscles or other soft tissues, it can break easily if you experience a blow to the elbow or fall on an outstretched arm
Olecranon Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets Olecranon Fractures are common fractures of the elbow that lead to loss of extensor mechanism Diagnosis can be made with plain radiographs of the elbow Treatment may be nonoperative for nondisplaced fractures with an intact extensor mechanism
Olecranon Fracture - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf The olecranon is the proximal articular portion of the ulna Along with the coronoid process, it forms the greater sigmoid (semilunar) notch which articulates with the humerus to provide flexion and extension of the elbow
Elbow (Olecranon) Fracture - Boston Medical Center An olecranon (oh-LEK-rah-nun) fracture is a break in the bony "tip" of the elbow This pointy segment of bone is part of the ulna, one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint How is an olecranon fracture treated without surgery?
Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures - Orthopedic Centers of Colorado An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony prominence (olecranon) at the proximal end of the ulna bone that forms the tip of the elbow It is a common elbow fracture, accounting for around 10% of upper extremity fractures in adults