Fractured Olecranon Process of Ulna

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the olecranon process of ulna.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Sudden, intense pain
  • Inability to straighten elbow
  • Swelling over the bone site
  • Bruising around the elbow
  • Tenderness to the touch
  • Numbness in one or more fingers
  • Pain with movement of the joint
Causes
  • Fall onto elbow
  • Direct blow to elbow
  • Fall onto an outstretched arm
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Fractured Olecranon Process of Ulna Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Elbow Flexion Stretch
  • Passive Elbow Extension
  • Slips Rocker On Dina Disc
  • Elbow Supination Stretch
  • Full Anterior Stretch
  • Wall Clocks

Fractured Olecranon Process of Ulna Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wrist Curls
  • Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension

Fractured Olecranon Process of Ulna Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension