Convergent Radioulnar Translocation With Radial Head Fracture in a Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Convergent type radioulnar translocation is an extremely rare form of injury occurring in a growing child. We report a case of convergent radioulnar translocation along with a radial head fracture in a young child. Open reduction of the elbow and internal fixation of the radial head fragment helped...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of orthopaedic trauma 2012-04, Vol.26 (4), p.e36-e39
Hauptverfasser: Agashe, Mandar V, Samant, Ashwin, Aroojis, Alaric J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Convergent type radioulnar translocation is an extremely rare form of injury occurring in a growing child. We report a case of convergent radioulnar translocation along with a radial head fracture in a young child. Open reduction of the elbow and internal fixation of the radial head fragment helped in achieving concentric reduction and good functional outcome at 2 years of follow-up. This case has been shown to highlight the diagnostic and management issues of this rare condition, which may be easily missed initially.
ISSN:0890-5339
1531-2291
DOI:10.1097/BOT.0b013e31821d7fd5