Unsuspected "isolated" dislocation of the radial head in an adult.
We have described a patient who as a child sustained a Monteggia's fracture that was neither diagnosed nor treated. Neurologic deficit and limitation of motion were clinically apparent. A high index of suspicion, careful examination of the patient, and high-quality roentgenograms should enable accurate diagnosis of this and similar lesions in less obvious cases, thus avoiding the complications of missed diagnosis.
S A
SA
Rubin
C B
CB
Wysong
M C
MC
Wilber
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D009011:Monteggia's Fracture / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors