An olecranon fracture is a break in the bony "tip" of the elbow. Because the olecranon is positioned directly under the skin with little protection from muscles or other soft tissues, it can break easily if you experience a blow to the elbow or fall on an outstretched arm.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osteoarthritis of the elbow can happen because of a previous injury such as elbow dislocation or fracture. Most commonly, however, it is the result of a normal wearing away of the joint cartilage from age and activity.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body. Although there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are a number of treatments that can help relieve joint pain and improve functioning.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. The term osteoporosis literally means "porous bone." The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptoms or discomfort until a fracture occurs.| orthoinfo.aaos.org