Subtle Essex-Lopresti lesions: report of 2 cases.

Helmerhorst, Gijs T T; Ring, David · J Hand Surg Am · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Two patients with high-energy elbow injuries were diagnosed with minimally displaced partial fractures of the radial head that subsequently displaced and were noted to be Essex-Lopresti injuries. The true complexity and instability of the fractures were not immediately obvious. High-energy partial radial head fractures may merit closer observation and evaluation for associated forearm ligament injury.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy