Classification Description Notes
Regan-Morrey Type 1 Transverse tip fracture Stability depends on fragment size
Regan-Morrey Type 2 Anteromediaal facet Provides stability during varus stress. Surgical treatment
Regan-Morrey Type 3 >50% articular surface Surgical treatment
O’Driscoll Type 1 Tip avulsion Conservative treatment
O’Driscoll Type 2 <50% articular surface Conservative treatment
O’Driscoll Type 3 >50% articular surface Surgical treatment

References:

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Regan W, Morrey B. (1989) “Fractures of the coronoid process of the ulna.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 71(9):1348-54.

O’Driscoll SW, Jupiter JB, Cohen MS, Ring D, McKee MD. (2003) :Difficult elbow fractures: pearls and pitfalls.” Instr Course Lect 52:113–134.

Ring D. (2006) “Fractures of the coronoid process of the ulna.” J Hand Surg Am 31(10):1679–1689.