Traumatic anterior dislocation of the radial head in an adult.
We report an isolated anterior dislocation of the radial head in an adult after sustaining a fall on the outstretched arm. Based on history and presentation, we speculate that the injury occurred in a position of hyperextension and supination. Reduction was achieved by a pronation maneuver.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento 95817, USA.
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries