Elbow Joint Case Studies
Elbow Joint Case Studies
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
with elbow pain and limited II 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 are both viable options.
direct blow. diagnosed.
Understanding fracture patterns is critical for olecranon fixation.
Case 4: Elbow
Dislocation
Patient Imaging Management
Presentation Findings 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 implemented.
injury.
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 resisted wrist extension
lateral elbow, aggravated test.
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.
