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If a Distal Humerus/Radial Head/Coronoid Fracture(Elbow Fractures) is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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Distal Humerus/Radial Head/Coronoid Fracture(Elbow Fractures)

Fractures of the elbow are common at the end of the upper arm that makes up the top portion of the elbow joint. This area is called the distal humerus.

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Signs You May Have a Distal Humerus/Radial Head/Coronoid Fracture

Symptoms of a fracture including swelling, bruising, pain or tenderness, inability to move the elbow, and instability.

What Causes a Distal Humerus/Radial Head/Coronoid Fracture?

Injury to this area results commonly from a direct or indirect impact

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Don’t Wait—Get Relief from Elbow Pain Today

Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

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Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Overuse & Chronic Elbow Injuries

Initial evaluation includes a medical history, physical examination, x-rays and specialized testing. Testing should include evaluation of pulse, nerve function, swelling and skin integrity. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no fragments that puncture the skin as this can lead to increased risk of infection. In case of complex fractures a CT scan is needed.

Nonsurgical

Initial treatment after evaluation includes the placement of a splint to the elbow, a sling to keep the elbow in position, ice and pain medication. Often distal humerus fractures require surgical fixation if there is displacement of the fragments.

Surgical

Surgical fixation is done with realignment of the bones and a placement of plates and screws to hold the alignment. This may be done either as an outpatient or as an overnight stay surgery. Typically physical therapy is started a few days to weeks after the injury depending on the extent of injury. Restrictions from lifting objects typically last 6 to 12 weeks.

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Why Choose Elite Ortho?

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Board-Certified Surgeons

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Advanced Orthopedic Technology

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Full-Spectrum Orthopedic Services

Surgical and non-surgical treatment for bones, joints, injuries, and pain.

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We treat every patient like family, with honesty and empathy.

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Meet Our Orthopedic Specialists

Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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