Elbow fractures are breaks in the bony tip at the end of your elbow. These fractures are painful and may require surgery to ensure proper healing of the bone. The skilled surgeons at Woodlands Hand To Shoulder Foot and Ankle Center are experts at treating elbow fractures, providing the most effective care to heal your broken bone and ease your pain. Call the office in Shenandoah, Sugarland, or Humble, Texas, or book an appointment online today.
Elbow fractures are breaks in the bone making up the tip of your elbow — olecranon. They are common injuries that occur from a fall onto the elbow or outstretched arm or a direct blow to the elbow.
With an elbow fracture, you may have a simple crack or a shattered bone. The bones may align or be out of place.
Elbow fractures may also break through the skin. When this happens, you have an open fracture that requires immediate medical care to reduce the risk of infection.
Elbow fractures cause intense pain and limit the use of the elbow joint. Other symptoms include:
If you suspect you have an elbow fracture, schedule an appointment at Woodlands Hand To Shoulder Foot and Ankle Center for an evaluation.
The team at Woodlands Hand To Shoulder Foot and Ankle Center performs a comprehensive exam to diagnose elbow fractures. They review the details of your injury and your symptoms and examine your elbow.
To confirm an elbow fracture and assess the severity of your break, the team takes X-rays.
Treatment for elbow fractures depends on the severity of your fracture. If your bones are not out of place, the team may recommend you wear a splint until the bones mend, which takes about six weeks.
If your bones are out of place, the team performs surgery to realign your bones and use wires, screws, pins, or metal plates to hold the pieces in place. Then, they place your arm in a sling to immobilize the joint so your bones can heal.
Elbow fractures often require surgery.
The team at Woodlands Hand To Shoulder Foot and Ankle Center specializes in elbow injuries and surgery. If you suspect you have an elbow fracture, they can provide the expert care you need. Call the office nearest you or book an appointment online today.
