title: Fractures of the proximal ulna olecranon and coronoid fractures.
abstract: Fractures of the proximal ulna present unique challenges to the surgeon because of the complexity of the elbow joint. It is important not to underestimate the potential difficulty of these cases and to give each one thorough preoperative consideration before embarking on a surgical course. The primary principles of treatment are to restore joint congruity and stability while permitting early range of motion. A logical and consistent approach, based on the fracture characteristics and concomitant injuries, should produce predictable results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Hand Surgery, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: Patricia L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: McKay
authors.forename: Julia A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Katarincic
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013537:Sutures; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries