Atypical Essex-Lopresti injury of the forearm: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The Essex-Lopresti injury of the forearm is difficult to diagnose. A missed diagnosis can lead to persistent pain and instability of the wrist. We report a 33-year-old man with a pre-existing cubital varus deformity who sustained an atypical Essex-Lopresti injury after a fall on his elbow. Accurate diagnosis requires understanding of force transmission and anatomy of the radius and ulna, as well as the proximal and distal radioulnar joints as a unit.
Medical subject headings
- Forearm Injuries
- Radius Fractures
- Ulna Fractures
- Elbow Injuries
Anatomy
- elbow
- radius
- ulna
- wrist