Elbow Fracture

Treatment

 Treatment will depend on the severity of the injury. Treatment involves:

• Putting the pieces of the bone back in position, which may require anesthesia and/or surgery
• Keeping the pieces together while the bone heals itself

Devices that may be used to hold the bone in place while it heals include:

• A cast or splint (may be used with or without surgery)
• A metal plate with screws (requires surgery)
• Screws alone (requires surgery)

The doctor may prescribe pain medication depending on the level of pain. Your doctor will order more X-rays while the bone heals to ensure that the bones have not shifted position.