

#Closed fracture elbow skin#
The bony "point" of the olecranon can be easily felt beneath the skin because it is covered by just a thin layer of tissue.

It also helps you to turn your hand palm up (like accepting change from a cashier) or palm down (like typing or playing the piano). The elbow joint bends and straightens like a hinge.

Immediate treatment is required to prevent infection. Open fractures are particularly serious because, once the skin is broken, infection in both the wound and the bone are more likely to occur. In some cases, the bone breaks in such a way that bone fragments stick out through the skin. The broken pieces of bone may line up straight or may be far out of place (displaced fracture).
#Closed fracture elbow crack#
In an olecranon fracture, the bone can crack just slightly or break into many pieces. Although they usually occur on their own, with no other injuries, they can also be part of a more complex elbow injury. A fracture can be very painful and make elbow motion difficult or impossible. It can break easily if you experience a direct blow to the elbow or fall on an outstretched arm. The olecranon is located under the skin of the elbow, without much protection from muscles or other soft tissues. This pointy segment of bone is part of the ulna, one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint. We offer diagnosis and treatment in over 70 specialties and subspecialties, as well as programs, services, and support to help you stay well throughout your lifetime.Īn olecranon (oh-LEK-rah-nun) fracture is a break in the bony "tip" of the elbow.
#Closed fracture elbow professional#
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