elbow fracture
Cracked arm bend
An elbow fracture is a break in one or more of the bones forming the elbow joint—the lower end of the humerus or the upper ends of the radius and ulna.
These injuries often result from falls onto an outstretched hand or direct impact: The X-ray confirmed an elbow fracture.
Treatment ranges from immobilization to surgical repair depending on severity and displacement.
- brokenDamaged beyond function
- armUpper body limb
- boneHard skeletal tissue
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
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elbow fractureelbow sprain
Damaged arm-joint ligaments
ligament tear · tendon rupture · soft tissue injury · muscle pull · tennis elbow
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