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==Background==
*Occurs via direct trauma or by fall with forced hyperextension of elbow
*Common in high energy mechanism in young and falls in elderly
*Associated injuries are common:
**Dislocations, radial head fracture, ulnar nerve injury

==Clinical Features==
*Pain, swelling, and occasionally over posterior elbow
*Assess extensor mechanism by assessing elbow extension against resistance
*Forearm extension strength is reduced (triceps inserts at the olecranon)

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Elbow DDX}}

==Imaging==
*AP lateral, requires true lateral
*Radiocapitellar view helps visualize radial head fracture, capitellar shear fracture
*CT can assist with operative planning
==Management==
*Rule-out ulnar nerve injury
*Immobilize with long arm posterior mold with elbow in flexion and forearm neutral
*Refer to ortho within 24hr
*Elderly with limited mobility, consider non-op, splint at 45-90 degrees for 3-4 weeks

==See Also==
*[[Elbow diagnoses]]
*[[Elbow_Fracture_(Adult)|Elbow Fractures (Main)]]

==References==
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*Orthobullets

[[Category:Orthopedics]]