Olecranon stress fracture in a weight lifter: a case report.

Abstract

Stress fractures have been reported in the upper limb of sportspeople involved in upper limb dominated events. Olecranon stress fractures have been cited in baseball pitchers, javelin throwers, and gymnasts. The unusual case of a stress fracture of the olecranon in a young weight lifter is reported here. The minimally displaced stress fracture was treated with tension band and two Kirschner wires. The fracture healed in four months and the patient returned to light sports activity after six months.

• Authors: P S Rao, S K Rao, B C Navadgi
• Journal: British journal of sports medicine (Br J Sports Med) Vol. 35 Issue 1 Pg. 72-3 (Feb 2001) ISSN: 0306-3674 [Print] England
• PMID: 11157469 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Fractures, Stress (diagnostic imaging, etiology, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Radiography
• Ulna Fractures (diagnostic imaging, etiology, surgery)
• Weight Lifting (injuries)