Compound elbow dislocation and brachial artery rupture.
A case of brachial artery rupture following compound dislocation of the elbow is reported. Arterial injury is a well-known complication of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus, but is very rare in association with elbow dislocation. A reversed saphenous vein graft was used for treatment of the arterial injury and is the recommended method of management.
D000328:Adult; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications*; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries