Brachial artery damage accompanying closed posterior dislocation of the elbow.
Four cases of arterial damage resulting from closed posterior dislocation of the elbow are described. Two of these have been successfully treated by conservative methods and two by vein graft to the damaged artery. Sixteen previous cases are detailed and the management of this uncommon complication of dislocated elbow is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D000092464:Elbow Injuries