title: Thrombosis of the brachial artery after closed dislocation of the elbow.
abstract: The brachial artery is rarely injured after closed dislocation of the elbow. We describe an unusual variation of this injury, namely, a delayed thrombosis of the brachial artery after a closed dislocation sustained during a low-energy fall. This has not previously been described in the English literature, but may be more common than this suggests. We stress the importance of a thorough neurovascular examination and vigilance in regard to this potentially disastrous complication.
authors: Duke University Medical Centre, Box 3000, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. garri016@mc.duke.edu
authors: G E
authors: GE
authors: Garrigues
authors: M B
authors: MB
authors: Patel
authors: T P
authors: TP
authors: Colletti
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Weaver
authors: W J
authors: WJ
authors: Mallon
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092464:Elbow Injuries