Classification
Type I: Fracture of the intra-articular tip of the coronoid; no long-term instability present
Type II: Fracture involving half or less of the coronoid; ulno-humeral stability may be significantly affected
Type III: Fracture involving more than 50% of the coronoid process; often associated with posterior elbow instability
Explanation
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Last Updated on June 27, 2024
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