%0 Journal Article
%T Complex elbow dislocation associated with radial and ulnar diaphyseal fractures: a rare combination
%A Subramaniam Ramesh
%A Yi-Jia Lim
%J Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction
%@ 1828-8928
%D 2011
%I Springer
%R 10.1007/s11751-011-0112-5
%X We illustrate a rare complex dislocation of the elbow involving a posterior ulno-humeral dislocation associated with open diaphyseal fracture of the ulna, radial shaft fracture, Type 1 coronoid fracture and neuropraxia of the deep branch of the radial nerve. The isolated ulno-humeral dislocation without radio-capitellar involvement, and ulnar diaphyseal fracture, makes this ˇ°reverse Monteggiaˇ± type of injury pattern very unique. This patient was managed with an initial reduction of his ulno-humeral joint and stabilization of his radius and ulna fractures. He underwent a delayed medial collateral ligament reconstruction a few days later. His fractures went on to unite fully, his elbow joint remained stable, and he achieved good range of motion of his elbow.
%K Elbow dislocation
%K Monteggia fracture
%K Radius
%K Ulna
%K Medial collateral ligament
%U http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11751-011-0112-5