title: Brachial artery disruption after closed posterior dislocation of the elbow.
abstract: The incidence of neurovascular compromise after closed posterior elbow dislocation is extremely rare. Early diagnosis and treatment is imperative. This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment of a wrestler who sustained a closed posterior elbow dislocation with transection of the brachial artery.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Noellert
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D000792:Angiography; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004550:Elbow / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation; D014952:Wrestling; D000092464:Elbow Injuries