Injuries to the Coronoid Process of the Ulna with Involvement of the
					Lesser Sigmoid Notch

Rausch, Valentin; Neugebauer, Sina; Leschinger, Tim; Müller, Lars Peter; Wegmann, Kilian; Hackl, Michael

doi:10.1055/a-1263-1742

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“…Studies that focus on fractures involving the RN are rare. In a retrospective analysis of 72 patients with CP fractures, Rausch et al [ 15 ] found a RN involvement in 29% of cases. However, the exact localization of the fracture within the RN and to what amount the RN was fractured was not examined.…”

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Morphometrics of the coronoid process and the radial notch of the ulna: implications for fracture assessment

Sircar,

Kernich,

Scaal

et al. 2023

Surg Radiol Anat

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Purpose A comprehensive analysis of the morphology of fractures of the coronoid process (CP) can aid diagnosis and guide treatment. The involvement of the radial notch of the ulna (RN)—e.g., in anterolateral facet fractures and transverse fractures of the CP—may influence the biomechanical conditions of the proximal radioulnar joint. However, the morphometric relation between the CP and the RN and the extent to what the proximal radioulnar joint can be affected in these types of fractures is unknown. Methods A total of 113 embalmed, cadaveric ulnae were dissected. All soft tissue was removed. Strictly lateral, high-resolution photographs were taken and digitally analyzed. The height of the CP and its relation to the RN was measured. Sex differences and correlations between measured parameters were calculated. Results Mean height of the CP was 16 mm (range: 12–23 mm; SD: 2). Mean height of the RN was 16 mm (11–25 mm; 2.2). The 50% mark of the CP corresponded to 18% (0–56%; 11.2) of the height of the RN. No significant differences were found between male and female specimens. Conclusion The RN of the ulna extends only to a small part to the CP. Transverse or anterolateral fractures of less than 50% of the coronoid process may involve only a small portion of the proximal radioulnar joint.

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Morphometrics of the coronoid process and the radial notch of the ulna: implications for fracture assessment

Sircar,

Kernich,

Scaal

et al. 2023

Surg Radiol Anat

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“…It is considered necessary to repair this type of coronal process fracture in the early stage of injury. 7 However, it is occasionally difficult to determine whether type I or II coronoid process fractures are the vital factors of elbow joint instability. 8 Especially during the early stage of injury, patients cannot undergo muscle strength testing because of severe pain and swelling of the elbow, which increases the difficulty of evaluating the incidence and identifying the causes of elbow joint instability.…”

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Reconstruction of coronoid process of the ulna: a literature review

Zhao

Zeng

Yuan³

et al. 2021

J Int Med Res

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As a pivotal part of the elbow joint structure, the coronoid process of the ulna plays a vital role in maintaining elbow joint stability. Loss of coronoid process height causes instability of the elbow joint depending on the fracture characteristics and size. The diagnosis and treatment of coronoid process fractures has gained widespread attention from orthopedic surgeons. Nevertheless, few reports have described reconstruction of coronoid process fractures and defects that affect elbow joint stability. Treatment of elbow joint instability induced by coronoid process defects is challenging because most cases are complicated by other elbow joint injuries. Moreover, the clinical efficacy remains unclear. The present narrative review was performed to examine the research progress on reconstruction of the coronoid process. The findings of this review provide evidence for clinical repair and reconstruction of coronoid process defects and contribute to the published literature on this topic.

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Surgical outcomes and complication rates of arthroscopic-assisted fixation versus open fixation for coronoid fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Kholinne,

Liu,

Singjie

et al. 2024

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Background Coronoid fractures often occur with complex elbow dislocations, accounting for 15% of elbow fractures. The effectiveness of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) versus arthroscopic-assisted reduction internal fixation (ARIF) surgeries for coronoid fractures remains uncertain. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of these two surgical approaches in treating varus posteromedial injuries. Methods This study was conducted and reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO. The primary outcomes assessed in this study were the functional outcomes measured by the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and the complications associated with each surgical approach. Results Analysis of the data from 759 patients included in this study revealed that the mean postoperative MEPS score was higher in the ARIF group compared to the ORIF group (97.5 Vs. 90.7), with the mean improvement in MEPS was 16.6 points (19 for ORIF and 14.3 for ARIF). The complication rate in the ORIF group was 24.6%, while the ARIF group reported a complication rate of 6%. Conclusion This study suggests that ARIF surgery can yield comparable and promising outcomes to ORIF surgery for coronoid fractures. Level of evidence IV

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Injuries to the Coronoid Process of the Ulna with Involvement of the Lesser Sigmoid Notch

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References 30 publications

Morphometrics of the coronoid process and the radial notch of the ulna: implications for fracture assessment

Morphometrics of the coronoid process and the radial notch of the ulna: implications for fracture assessment

Reconstruction of coronoid process of the ulna: a literature review

Surgical outcomes and complication rates of arthroscopic-assisted fixation versus open fixation for coronoid fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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