Definition An Olecranon fracture is a type of fracture that occurs at the pointy bone at the tip of the elbow, known as the olecranon process. This bone is part of the ulna, one of the two forearm bones, and plays a crucial role in the stability and movement of the elbow joint. Olecranon fractures…
Introduction A metacarpal fracture is a type of bone fracture that occurs in one or more of the metacarpal bones in the hand. The metacarpals are the long bones that make up the middle part of the hand, connecting the wrist bones (carpals) to the bones of the fingers (phalanges). Fractures of the metacarpal bones…
What is a Bennett Fracture? A Bennett fracture is a specific type of fracture that occurs at the base of the thumb, affecting the joint called the first carpometacarpal joint. This joint connects the thumb metacarpal bone (the bone in the palm of the hand that connects to the thumb) to the wrist. A Bennett…
Introduction A trapezium fracture refers to a break or fracture in the trapezium bone, which is one of the small bones in the wrist located at the base of the thumb. The trapezium bone plays a crucial role in the movement and stability of the thumb joint. Fractures of the trapezium bone can occur due…
Introduction A clavicle fracture, also known as a broken collarbone, is a common type of fracture that involves a break in the clavicle bone. The clavicle is the bone that connects the shoulder blade (scapula) to the breastbone (sternum). Clavicle fractures often occur as a result of a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched…
What is an Ulna Fracture? An ulna fracture is a crack in the ulna bone, one of the two bones present in the forearm. It is constantly linked with a fracture of the other forearm bone, the radius. Ulna fracture also called Monteggia Fracture (type of ulna fracture), is always connected to a fracture of the other…
What is a Distal Radius Fracture? A distal radius fracture, also called a wrist fracture, is a crack in the part of the radius bone which is near the wrist. clinical manifestations present of pain, bruising, and instantaneous-onset swelling. The ulna bone may even be broken. In younger individuals, these fractures commonly happen during sports…
What is a Proximal Radial Head Fracture? A proximal radial head fracture is a type of elbow fracture that occurs when the upper part of the radius bone in the forearm breaks near the elbow joint. This type of injury is commonly caused by falls onto an outstretched arm or direct impact to the elbow….
Definition A supracondylar humerus fracture is a fracture of the distal humerus slightly above where the elbow joint is situated. The fracture is generally transverse or oblique in type and occurs above the medial and lateral condyles and epicondyles of the humerus. This fracture pattern is fairly infrequent in adults but is most common in…
Introduction Hook Of The Hamate Fracture is infrequent and underreported. These types of injuries are usually misdiagnosed or sometimes mistaken for simple wrist sprains. Delayed diagnosis is common. The hamate is a triangular-formed bone that forms a portion of the distal carpal row, communicating with the capitate (radially), triquetrum (proximally), and fifth and fourth metacarpals…
