Ipsilateral supracondylar humerus fracture and Monteggia lesion: a case report.
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Abstract
Two to 13% of supracondylar humerus fractures in children are associated with an ipsilateral forearm fracture, most of which are distal radius fractures. We present an unusual case of a 2-year-old girl with an ipsilateral supracondylar humerus fracture and a Monteggia lesion. Our management consisted of percutaneous K-wire fixation of the supracondylar humerus fracture and percutaneous insertion of an intramedullary K-wire for stabilization of the ulna fracture. Our patient had an excellent result, and we would recommend this method of fixation for similar injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Humeral Fractures
- Monteggia's Fracture
Anatomy
- humerus