The elbow is a key link in the function of the upper extremity and therefore, is subject to various stresses and strains. These stresses may be in the form of a single macrotrauma or repetitive microtrauma with each having its effect on the architecture of the elbow. In dealing with athletes with elbow disorders, one is faced with the challenge of maintaining mobility while achieving maximal stability. Therefore, what has been proposed are treatment formulas for some of the more common elbow fractures that affect the athletic population, which the author has found to be quite useful in achieving these goals.