Causes
Olecranon fractures mostly occur through direct injuries to the elbow when:
Falling on the semiflexed or outstretched arm
Blow to the olecranon with a hard object (cricket bat)Motor vehicle accidents
Stress fractures in throwing athletes
Olecranon fractures mostly occur through direct injuries to the elbow when:
Falling on the semiflexed or outstretched arm
Blow to the olecranon with a hard object (cricket bat)Motor vehicle accidents
Stress fractures in throwing athletes