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Also known as: broken elbow.
The elbow joint is where the humerus, ulna, and radius bones come together. When a break occurs at the joint, this is known as an elbow fracture.
Elbow fractures are almost always due to some type of injury or direct blow to the elbow. This can occur due to a fall, a car accident an impact during sports participation or other causes.
Symptoms of elbow fracture can include pain, stiffness, swelling, bruising, loss of motion or weakness or numbness in the arm or hand.
Mild fractures can be treated with a sling, cast or splint to hold the elbow stable while the fracture heals. More severe fractures may require surgery to repair the fracture.
Reviewed by: Craig J Spurdle, MD
This page was last updated on: September 29, 2021 04:48 PM
Cast and splints are orthopedic medical devices that are used to hold broken bones in position while they heal themselves.
An arthrogram is an imaging test that is used to examine a joint, such as the shoulder or knee.