Suture Fixation of Coronoid Fractures - Using an 18 g Needle as Suture Passer - A Novel Technique

INTRODUCTION: Coronoid fractures in complex elbow dislocations and terrible triad injuries are usually tip avulsions. Only suture fixation of tip fragments may be possible. CASE REPORT: We have described a simple and cost-effective technique for suture fixation of the coronoid fracture using an 18 G needle as a suture passer. CONCLUSION: This novel technique of using an Ethibond 18 gauge needle as a suture passer may obviate the difficulty usually associated with suture fixation of the coronoid.