Brachial artery disruption after closed posterior dislocation of the elbow.
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.
Thomas
P J
PJ
Department of General Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.
Noellert
R C
RC
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