title: Elbow dislocation with ipsilateral radius and ulna fracture: is it so common?
abstract: Elbow dislocation with ipsilateral diaphyseal fracture of both radius and ulna is a rare injury. However, elbow dislocation with either radius or ulnar diaphyseal fracture is commonly reported. We report an uncommon injury of a 16 years old male who had his elbow dislocation with ipsilateral both bones forearm fractures. Elbow dislocation was reduced and fracture both bones were fixed with dynamic compression plate under brachial block.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Civil Service Hospital, Minbhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rijal
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Kc
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sagar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000092464:Elbow Injuries