Monteggia type I equivalent lesion: diaphyseal ulna and proximal radius fracture with a posterior elbow dislocation in a child.
A rare type I equivalent Monteggia lesion in a child, diaphyseal ulna and proximal radius fracture with a posterior elbow dislocation, is described, as well as the probable mechanism of injury. An excellent result was obtained with nonoperative treatment.
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, New York 10457.
J L
JL
Frazier
W R
WR
Buschmann
H P
HP
Insler
D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009011:Monteggia's Fracture / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D000092464:Elbow Injuries