Abstract
Fractures of the olecranon process are common in adults and reflect a spectrum of
injuries to the elbow. This article provides an overview of the management for olecranon
fractures, including a historic perspective, relevant anatomy, mechanism of injury,
classification, evaluation, treatment, and reported outcome.
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© 2004 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
