title: Irreducible elbow dislocation associated with a radial neck fracture: a case report.
abstract: A rare case of an irreducible elbow dislocation is described. We discuss the causes of irreducibility and the treatment options. Intraoperative assessment of joint stability, repair of the lateral collateral ligament and appropriate postoperative management led to an excellent 5-year outcome, obviating the need for an external fixator or a radial head replacement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Hippokrateion Regional Hospital, GR-54642, Thessaloniki, Greece.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Charitides
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kitsis
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tsakonas
mesh_terms: D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging