What is ulna fracture?
An ulna fracture is a break in the ulna bone, one of the two bones in the forearm. It is often associated with a fracture of the other forearm bone, the radius.
What is a proximal ulna fracture?
Proximal ulna fractures most commonly occur from a low-velocity, direct or indirect trauma to the elbow. Overall prevalence is 21% of all proximal forearm fractures. 21. A coronoid tip fracture occurs following a progressive valgus stress that forces the coronoid under the trochlea, im- pacting it there.
What type of bone is the ulna?
long bone
The ulna is a long bone.
What is the 7th character in ICD-10?
The seventh character under ICD-10 defines the “type of encounter”. As I mentioned in my earlier article, sensibly and tactfully preparing for ICD-10 can be achieved successfully with a high level of transparency. Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable seventh characters.
What is the proximal ulna?
The proximal ulna consists of the olecranon process posteriorly and the coronoid process anteriorly. The lesser sigmoid notch is located on the lateral aspect of the proximal ulna and articulates with the radial head. It is the site of attachment of the annular ligament.
What is proximal radius fracture?
Proximal radius fractures include fractures of the proximal portion of the radius including the radial neck and head. They are often associated with other injuries including olecranon fractures, elbow dislocations, medial epicondyle fractures and ulna shaft fractures.
Where is your ulnar?
forearm
The forearm consists of two bones, the radius and the ulna, with the ulna is located on the pinky side and the radius on your thumb side.
What is the ulna function?
The main function of the ulna, along with the radius, is to assist with rotation. This rotation allows for the maximal function of the wrist and hand due to the increased range of motion. The sole motion of the elbow joint is flexion and extension, otherwise known as bending and straightening the arm.