Evaluating the Utility of the Lateral Elbow Radiograph in Central Articular Olecranon Reduction: An Anatomic and Radiographic Study

Conclusions: Intra-articular olecranon malreductions are inconsistently recognized by trauma surgeons on the lateral elbow radiograph. Therefore, articular incongruity may still be present after surgical fixation of comminuted olecranon fractures. We must further define the radiographic anatomic representation of the articular olecranon to improve surgical reduction and clinical outcomes.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research