Radial head and neck injuries in children with elbow dislocations: a report of three cases.

bin Mohd Fadil, Muhammad Farhan; Mahadev, Arjandas; Gera, Sumanth Kumar · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2014

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

In children, traumatic elbow dislocations usually occur after the epiphysis has closed and with associated radial head and neck fractures and osteochondral fragments. The fragments are also usually interposed in the joint restricting complete congruent joint motion. We report on 3 children with traumatic elbow fracture-dislocation with associated radial head and neck injuries treated with open reduction and stabilisation. All patients achieved good outcomes and returned to pre-injury level of activities.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy