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==Background== | |||
*Injury is rare and almost always occurs distally | |||
*Results from FOOSH causing flexion of extended elbow or direct blow to olecranon | |||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Pain and swelling posteriorly just proximal to the olecranon | |||
*Sulcus w/ a more proximal mass (retracted triceps) may be palpated | |||
*With complete rupture ability to extend the elbow is lost | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
*Obtain radiographs to rule-out avulsion fracture | |||
==Management== | |||
*Sling, ice, and referral to ortho | |||
*Most partial tears can be treated conservatively w/ immobilization | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 7 March 2012
Background
- Injury is rare and almost always occurs distally
- Results from FOOSH causing flexion of extended elbow or direct blow to olecranon
Clinical Features
- Pain and swelling posteriorly just proximal to the olecranon
- Sulcus w/ a more proximal mass (retracted triceps) may be palpated
- With complete rupture ability to extend the elbow is lost
Diagnosis
- Obtain radiographs to rule-out avulsion fracture
Management
- Sling, ice, and referral to ortho
- Most partial tears can be treated conservatively w/ immobilization
See Also
Source
Tintinalli