Management of old unreduced Monteggia fracture dislocations of the elbow in children.
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Abstract
Six cases of old unreduced Monteggia fracture dislocation are reported. All cases were treated by surgical reconstruction. The author concludes that the essential feature of a stable result is complete correction of the ulna deformity. It is suggested that the natural history of unreduced Monteggia fracture dislocations is not benign and surgical treatment < or = 6 years after the initial injury appears justified. The surgical technique is described.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Fractures, Bone
- Joint Dislocations
- Postoperative Complications
- Elbow Injuries
Anatomy
- elbow