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Fractures of the ulnar coronoid process
Nikolaos Manidakis1, Ioannis Sperelakis, Roger Hackney
1University Hospital of Hearklion, Crete, Greece.
Abstract:
The ulnar coronoid process plays a central role in elbow stability due to its unique anatomic characteristics. A fracture of the coronoid, although uncommon, represents a serious injury that can adversely affect functional outcome if not treated appropriately. Several surgical interventions addressing different fracture patterns are being increasingly recognised as effective treatment options even for smaller fragments. A review of the literature was performed in order to evaluate different treatment strategies applied to clearly defined fracture configurations. 14 articles reporting data for the management of 236 coronoid fractures met our inclusion criteria and were subjected to critical analysis. The data suggest that recognition of specific coronoid fracture patterns, use of appropriate classification systems and application of staged surgical protocols can stabilise the elbow effectively and lead to favourable outcomes.
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