Isolated posterior dislocation of the head of the radius in an adult. A case report.
A case of isolated posterior dislocation of the head of the radius is presented. It is a rare entity and, to our knowledge, only 3 adult cases have been published. The mechanism responsible is a fall on the hand with the elbow semiflexed and pronated. A simple reduction is made after an early diagnosis. After a short period in a cast, complete recovery can be expected.
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Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.
Maculé
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Arandes
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Vilalta
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000293:injuries; D000092464:Elbow Injuries