title: Controversies in Fractures of the Proximal Ulna.
abstract: The olecranon process, coronoid process, and greater sigmoid notch are important components of the complex proximal ulna. Along with providing bony stability to the ulnohumeral joint, the proximal ulna serves as the attachment site of many important muscles and ligaments that impart soft tissue stability to the elbow joint. Management of proximal ulnar fractures continues to evolve as advances in imaging and anatomic and biomechanical studies have led to improvements in available implants; however, controversies remain, as shown in the current relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN 38104, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Hopkins
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN 38104, USA.
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Calandruccio
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN 38104, USA. Electronic address: bmauck31@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Benjamin M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Mauck
mesh_terms: D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D056740:Olecranon Process / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Coronoid process; Fracture; Olecranon process; Proximal ulna; Treatment