Elbow Joint Course
Elbow Joint Course
Comparative Analysis & Decision-Making
Patient Factors Fracture Pattern
1 2
Age Type
Activity Level Severity
Surgeon Expertise Associated Injuries
Experience Ligamentous
4 3
Technique Nerve
Synthesizing learnings allows better elbow injury management based on key factors.
Elbow Joint Case Studies: Key
Insights
This presentation is based on Mediflick's "Learn from Cases: Elbow Joint"
course. We will focus on applying clinical knowledge through case
analysis. The target audience includes medical students, residents, and
practicing physicians.
Case 1: Radial Head Fracture
Patient Presentation Imaging Findings
35-year-old female presented X-ray revealed a Mason type II
with elbow pain and limited radial head fracture.
ROM after a fall on an
outstretched hand.
Treatment
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) vs. Radial Head
Resection/Replacement were considered.
Key learning included differentiating fracture types and management
strategies.
Case 2: Distal Humerus Fracture
Patient Presentation
68-year-old male suffered high-energy trauma with significant elbow
swelling and deformity.
Imaging Findings
Complex intra-articular distal humerus fracture (AO/OTA type C)
observed.
Surgical Technique
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) with pre-contoured
plates via olecranon osteotomy.
Surgical approaches and anatomical reduction are key to distal humerus fracture
repair.
Case 3: Olecranon Fracture
Patient Presentation Imaging Findings Treatment Options
42-year-old male with pain and Transverse olecranon fracture (Mayo Tension band wiring vs. plate fixation
inability to extend the elbow after a classification type IIA) was diagnosed. are both viable options.
direct blow.
Understanding fracture patterns is critical for olecranon fixation.
Case 4: Elbow Dislocation
Patient Imaging Findings Management
Presentation Closed reduction,
25-year-old athlete Simple elbow stability assessment,
with elbow deformity dislocation without and rehabilitation
and instability after a associated fractures. protocol were
hyperextension injury. implemented.
Reduction techniques and ligamentous injury management are key.
Case 5: Lateral Epicondylitis
(Tennis Elbow)
Patient Presentation Diagnostic Tests
45-year-old with gradual Clinical examination with
onset of pain over the lateral resisted wrist extension test.
elbow, aggravated by
gripping.
Treatment
Conservative management vs. surgical intervention.
Non-operative strategies are preferred for lateral epicondylitis.
Conclusion: Enhancing Clinical
Practice
Review Key Points
Reinforce learning from Mediflick course.
Evidence-Based Decisions
Apply knowledge to elbow joint injuries.
Continued Learning
Develop skills in orthopedic surgery.
Emphasize continued growth in orthopedic surgery through evidence-
based practice.
