Neglected Anterior Dislocation of the Elbow Joint: Case Report of a Rare Injury
- Author:
Nema SK
1
;
Behera G
;
Poduval M
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: elbow joint; neglected dislocation; triceps; olecranon; humerus
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2018;12(2):65-67
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: anterior dislocation of the right elbow joint in a 19-year oldman. The patient had been initially treated by a traditionalbone setter, but the elbow remained unreduced. He presentedto us with pain, deformity and limited range of motion of hisright elbow joint. Radiographs revealed an unreducedanterior dislocation of the right elbow joint. We describe theproblems encountered during open reduction andrehabilitation and result one year after the operation with thepatient having a stable elbow and a functional range ofmotion.
- Full text:16.2018my0425.pdf
