Radial neck fracture complicating closed reduction of a posterior elbow dislocation in a child: case report.
A case of radial neck fracture complicating repeated attempts at closed reduction of a posterior elbow dislocation in a child is described. This case underscores the necessity of using proper technique when reducing posterior elbow dislocations. The mechanism of radial neck fracture in association with posterior elbow dislocation is discussed.
Ward
W T
WT
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213.
Williams
J J
JJ
D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D000092464:Elbow Injuries