Elbow dislocation with comminuted fracture of the proximal radial shaft: Thoughts on the mechanism

Elbow dislocation with comminuted fracture of the proximal radial shaft: Thoughts on the mechanism

A case of posterior dislocation of the elbow with comminuted fracture of the radial shaft in an elderly woman is presented. Possible mechanisms of injury are proposed. The fracture-dislocation was reduced closed with a good result. The importance of initial attempts at closed reduction is emphasized...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of surgery 1966-01, Vol.112 (6), p.941-942
Hauptverfasser: Maynard Beach, P., Hewson, James S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Elbow Joint - diagnostic imaging
Elbow Joint - injuries
Female
Fracture Fixation
Humans
Joint Dislocations - therapy
Radiography
Radius Fractures - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:A case of posterior dislocation of the elbow with comminuted fracture of the radial shaft in an elderly woman is presented. Possible mechanisms of injury are proposed. The fracture-dislocation was reduced closed with a good result. The importance of initial attempts at closed reduction is emphasized.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/0002-9610(66)90157-7