Elbow Fractures and Dislocation-Coronoid Fractures 2016 annual meeting

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the topic of fixing coronoid fractures in the elbow. The speaker shares their experience as a resident and how they used to ignore small coronoid fragments, thinking they were pieces of the radial head. They explain that coronoid fractures can be difficult to fix due to the deep hole created by the swelling in a traumatic elbow. The speaker used to fix most of these fractures but now only fixes larger fractures. They discuss the classification of coronoid fractures and how a four-part classification system was developed. The importance of assessing ligamentous stability is emphasized, and the speaker explains their preferred operative approach for fixing coronoid fractures. The role of X-fix fixation and the complications that can arise from not fixing certain types of coronoid fractures are also discussed. Overall, the video provides insights into the challenges and considerations involved in treating coronoid fractures in the elbow. No credits were given.

Keywords

fixing coronoid fractures

coronoid fragments

traumatic elbow

classification of coronoid fractures

ligamentous stability