Ipsilateral radial head dislocation and radial shaft fracture. A case report.
Dislocation of the radial head in an adult is an uncommon injury. The mechanism of injury is considered to be due to hyperpronation of the forearm. Fracture-dislocations of the forearm are well described and involve both the radius and the ulna. A dislocation of the head of the radius with an ipsilateral fracture of the shaft of the radius seems not to have been reported; the mechanism of injury can only be postulated.
Simpson
J M
JM
Department of Orthopaedics, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699.
Andreshak
T G
TG
Patel
A
A
Jackson
W T
WT
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery