Combined force injury of the elbow joint--the mechanism clarified.
An unusual elbow injury occurring as a result of a poorly executed breakfall in judo is recorded. The treatment, possible mechanism and outcome are described. The poor prognosis of severe lesions is emphasised with reference to current literature.
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery