Fractured Olecranon Process of Ulna
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the olecranon process of ulna.
Symptoms:
- Sudden, intense pain
- Inability to straighten elbow
- Swelling over the bone site
- Bruising around the elbow
- Tenderness to the touch
- Numbness in one or more fingers
- Pain with movement of the joint
Causes:
- Fall onto elbow
- Direct blow to elbow
- Fall onto an outstretched arm
Treatment:
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Slips Rocker On Dina Disc
Phase 2
Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Phase 3
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Eccentric Wrist Extension
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