title: [An unusual dislocation of the elbow: convergent dislocation].
abstract: A case of dislocation of the elbow, combining convergent dislocation of the proximal radio-ulnar joint with posterior dislocation of the ulno-humeral joint was reported. This particular combination has not, to the knowledge of the authors, been reported previously. Diagnosis was based on anterioposterior X ray of the joint associated with a clinical finding of a loss of supination following reduction of the ulno-humeral joint. This unusual lesion has to be recognised for a missed diagnosis may lead to compromise of the result in the long term.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Traumatologique et Reconstructrice, Hôpital Sud, Rennes.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dubert
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Benkalfate
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Enkaoua
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004551:Elbow Joint; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Une luxation du coude exceptionnelle: la luxation convergente.