Simultaneous bilateral elbow dislocation in an international gymnast.
Elbow dislocation is a rare injury in elite athletes. We report an unusual case of simultaneous bilateral elbow dislocations with a unilateral radial head fracture in an international female athlete competing on the asymmetrical bars. These injuries require prompt reduction and immediate mobilisation if an abrupt end to a promising career is to be prevented.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006173:Gymnastics / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013165:Splints; D000092464:Elbow Injuries