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Unusual posterior elbow dislocation associated with radial head fracture managed nonoperatively in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A case report and literature review.

Authors :
Tumsifu, Jean de Dieu Manegabe
Murhula, Gauthier Bahizire
Munguakonkwa, Paul Budema
Namugusha, Alain Kabakuli
Bulabula, Abasi Amisi
Maheshe, Ghislain Balemba
Mgisha, William
Kuhigwa, Georges Toha
Cornu, Olivier
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. Aug2024, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: In LMICs, the nonoperative management of posterior elbow dislocation associated with radial head fracture is still a therapeutic option with favorable outcomes. Elbow dislocation associated with radial head fracture is a rare lesion. The occurrence of such a lesion requires high energy trauma. The restoration of joint and radial head fracture that allows early mobilization is the best guarantee of a good functional outcome. We report a case of posterior elbow dislocation associated with radial head fracture managed by closed reduction and 1 week cast immobilization in neutral prono‐supination and 90°flexion followed by early mobilization was performed favorable functional outcome was obtained after 12 weeks. We review the different pattern of elbow dislocation and question the need of open reduction and internal fixation for displaced radial head fractures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
12
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179237340
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9252