title: Atypical Essex-Lopresti injury of the forearm: a case report.
abstract: The Essex-Lopresti injury of the forearm is difficult to diagnose. A missed diagnosis can lead to persistent pain and instability of the wrist. We report a 33-year-old man with a pre-existing cubital varus deformity who sustained an atypical Essex-Lopresti injury after a fall on his elbow. Accurate diagnosis requires understanding of force transmission and anatomy of the radius and ulna, as well as the proximal and distal radioulnar joints as a unit.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore. heysadvg@singnet.com.sg
authors.forename: Hwee Weng
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Hey
authors.forename: Alphonsus Khin Sze
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: Li Lee
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Peng
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000092464:Elbow Injuries