James C. Cassandra, DO
Orthopedic Hand & Elbow Surgeon
An elbow fracture, also known as an olecranon fracture, occurs on the bony point of the elbow and is often the result of a fall onto an outstretched arm or a direct blow to the elbow.
When the elbow is fractured, the fracture itself is classified as either non-displaced (pieces of bone are near their normal anatomic position) or displaced (pieces of the bone are not near their normal anatomic position).
Fortunately, the majority of elbow fractures are non-displaced fractures.
If you have an elbow fracture the common symptoms can include:
The Board Certified Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists at OrthoNeuro have helped thousands of patients with elbow fractures return to an active and healthy lifestyle using a variety of treatment options.
Depending upon the location of the fracture and whether the fracture is non-displaced or displaced, the Board Certified Orthopedic Elbow and Sports Medicine Specialists at OrthoNeuro offer several treatment options.
In other cases, your OrthoNeuro Specialist may recommend a surgical procedure.
During this outpatient procedure, the fracture is reduced by returning the bones of the elbow to their correct anatomical position and small plates or screws are used to fixate the fracture so that the bones can heal.
If you have been experiencing the symptoms of an elbow fracture, schedule an appointment with one of our Board Certified Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists at one of our 7 convenient locations throughout Greater Columbus.
Best of all, most patients can be seen within 24 hours of making an appointment.
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