title: Elbow fractures and dislocations.
abstract: Elbow fractures are common in pediatric patients. Most injuries to the pediatric elbow are stable and require simple immobilization; however, more severe fractures can occur, often requiring operative stabilization and/or close monitoring. This article highlights the common fractures and dislocations about the pediatric elbow and discusses the history, evaluation, and treatment options for specific injuries.
authors: Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, ML 2017, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. Electronic address: Kevin.little@cchmc.org.
authors: Kevin J
authors: KJ
authors: Little
mesh_terms: D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006811:Humerus / Q000502:physiology; D057072:Intra-Articular Fractures; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D009011:Monteggia's Fracture / Q000145:classification; D056740:Olecranon Process / Q000293:injuries; D010012:Osteogenesis; D011884:Radius / Q000502:physiology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
keywords: Elbow dislocations; Lateral condyle; Medal epicondyle; Monteggia; Olecranon; Radial neck; Supracondylar