ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OLECRANON
From Greek, shortened from ōlenokrānon, from ōlenē elbow + krānion head.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLECRANON»
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1
MasterCases in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
PITFALL • If an olecranon osteophyte is to be removed at the same time the
olecranon bursa is excised, a minifluoroscopic unit or intraoperative radiograph
is recommended to confirm complete removal of the osteophyte. These
osteophytes ...
Larry D. Field, Felix H. Savoie, 2011
2
Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: ...
Olecranon bursitis is a swelling of the subcutaneous, synovium-lined sac that
overlies the olecranon process. The bursa functions to cushion the tip of the
olecranon and to reduce friction between the olecranon and the overlying skin
during ...
Walter R. Frontera, Julie K. Silver, Thomas D. Rizzo, 2008
3
Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma
is extensive. There are few disadvantages to a long plate in this area. If the
proximal olecranon is small, osteoporotic, or extensively fragmented, the fixation
can be reinforced using a tension-band wire passed through the triceps insertion
(Fig.
James P. Stannard, Andrew H. Schmidt, 2011
4
The Elbow and Its Disorders
The subcutaneous location of the olecranon makes it vulnerable to trauma.7
Isolated fractures of the olecranon comprise approximately 10% of fractures
about the elbow,26,38 with an estimated incidence of 1.08 per 10,000 person-
years.26 ...
Bernard F. Morrey, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, 2009
5
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking
Identify the medial and lateral epicondyles of the humerus and the olecranon
process of the ulna. These bones have three articulations: the humeroulnar joint,
the radiohumeral joint, and the radioulnar joint. All three share a large common ...
Lynn Bickley, Peter G. Szilagyi, 2012
6
Conservative Management of Sports Injuries
Continued overload of the extensor mechanism can lead to microfractures of the
olecranon physis and delayed closure of the plate. Clinical history will
differentiate fracture separation of the olecranon from avulsion injuries. Fracture
separation ...
Thomas E. Hyde, Marianne S. Gengenbach, 2007
7
Treatment and Rehabilitation of Fractures
Indications: In elderly patients with osteoporotic bone or for significantly
comminuted fractures, excision of the olecranon should be considered. As long
as the coronoid process and the anterior portion of the ulnar collateral ligament
are intact, ...
Stanley Hoppenfeld, Vasantha L. Murthy, 2000
8
Office Orthopedics for Primary Care: Diagnosis
The diagnosis is characterized by focal tenderness over the insertion on the
posterior olecranon process and pain aggravated by resisted elbow extension. A
fractured olecranon spur is excluded by plain x-rays, and olecranon bursitis is ...
Bruce Carl Anderson, 2006
9
Grant's Atlas of Anatomy
Medial supraepicondylar ridge Medial epicondyle r (common flexor orgin) Medial
epicondyle Medial supraepicondylar ridge Medial epicondyle Olecranon
Trochlea Coronoid process of uIna Proximal radio-uInar joint UIna Supination
and ...
A. M. R. Agur, Arthur F. Dalley, 2009
10
Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children
Six reports totaling 302 patients with fractures of the olecranon in children are in
the English literature.29,34,58,69 Considering all age groups, 25% of olecranon
fractures in these reports occurred in the first decade and another 25% in the ...
James H. Beaty, James R. Kasser, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLECRANON»
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olecranon is used in the context of the following news items.
14 Orthopedic surgeons treating professional athletes
Thomas Graham, MD, and Mark Schickendantz, MD performed surgery on Cleveland Indians pitcher Gavin Floyd to repair a fracture of the olecranon bone in his ... «OrthoSpineNews, Jul 15»
Know someone who is double-jointed? There's no such thing
The olecranon has a 'hook' in it that fits into a small groove in the upper-arm bone. For most people, the hook hits the back of the groove as ... «Techly, Jun 15»
Gran to sue Southend Hospital after fracture missed
... was shocked to receive a phone call from the hospital to tell her she had fractured her olecranon – the bone that forms the tip of the elbow. «Echo, May 15»
Defending Cy Young winners starting slowly in 2015: Cleveland …
Floyd underwent surgery to repair a fractured olecranon bone in his right elbow in March. He was in a cast for two weeks following the surgery ... «cleveland.com, Apr 15»
Elbow injury during basketball may signify bigger issue
It is possible that you banged it, and if the swelling is on the back part of the elbow, this may be a form of “olecranon bursitis.” If the whole elbow ... «Miami Herald, Apr 15»
BASEBALL: Scafidi has overcome adversity
He suffered a fracture to the olecranon, which is the tip of the elbow. It is right under the skin and not well protected by muscle or soft tissue. «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Apr 15»
We feel bursitis . . . but what does it mean?
The olecranon bursa in the elbow is also a common location for bursitis. You may have seen someone with swelling over the pointy part of the ... «thepaper24-7.com, Apr 15»
Functional Band-Aids: A Cleveland Indians preview
... in was former White Sox starter Gavin Floyd, who looked very good in nine starts for the Braves last season before breaking his olecranon. «South Side Sox, Apr 15»
Cleveland Indians Injury Update; Swisher, Moss, Floyd
Floyd underwent elbow surgery on March 17th for an olecranon bone fracture. At best, he will return in late September as the Indians either ... «SportsBlog.com, Mar 15»
Cleveland Indians spring training report: the pitchers
The surgery on his refractured olecranon bone took place on Tuesday. TJ House (2 starts) – Up With Floyd down, House looks like a lock for a ... «Let's Go Tribe, Mar 15»
