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Mortality and subsequent fractures of patients with olecranon fractures compared to other upper extremity osteoporotic fractures

Mortality and subsequent fractures of patients with olecranon fractures compared to other upper extremity osteoporotic fractures

Patients with olecranon fractures have essentially similar demographic characteristics compared to patients with distal radius fractures, but the probability for a subsequent fracture is significantly higher and more comparable to patients with proximal humerus fractures.

Source: Shoulder & Elbow

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  • American academy of orthopedic surgeon
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American shoulder and elbow surgeons