title: Fractures of the coronoid process.
abstract: Proper treatment of coronoid fractures requires an understanding of the bony and soft tissue anatomy of the elbow and the various injury mechanisms that occur. Newer fracture classifications help direct treatment based on the size and location of the fracture, injury mechanism, and associated stability of the elbow.
authors.affiliation: Rush University Medial Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 1063, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries