Isolated posterolateral dislocation of the radial head in a boy.
Isolated dislocation of the radial head in children is a rare injury. We report an isolated posterolateral dislocation of the radial head in a boy after a fall on the outstretched arm. Immediate closed reduction and early active motion achieved satisfactory results.
Takami
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Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kanto Rosai Hospital, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Japan.
Takahashi
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Ando
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D000092464:Elbow Injuries