Brachial artery transection associated with closed and open dislocation of the elbow.
Acute dislocations of the elbow complicated by brachial artery involvement are rare but serious injuries. Rapid assessment and a high index of suspicion are essential to facilitate prompt treatment, as delay in diagnosis is associated with a poorer outcome. We present two cases of brachial artery transection after closed and open dislocation of the elbow, and discuss the appropriate management of such patients.
Martin
David J
DJ
Department of Orthopaedics, Western Infirmary, Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6NT, Scotland, UK. djmartin1@tiscali.co.uk
Fazzi
Umberto G
UG
Leach
William J
WJ
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries