Elbow luxation associated with external condyle and radiohead fracture, case presentation and revision.

Keywords: elbow dislocation, complex dislocation, fracture.

Abstract

We report the unusual case of a complex elbow dislocation in an adult associated with head fracture external humeral condyle radio. Closed reduction of dislocation and subsequent surgical treatment was performed with open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture of the lateral condyle. a stable elbow after rehabilitation achieved good mobility and a quick job reinstatement was obtained.

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Author Biographies

Patricia Carolina Curbelo Nova, Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay
Médica residente en Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay.
Nicolás Casales, Instituto de Ortopedia y Traumatología, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay
Médico docente - Asistente de la Cátedra de Traumatologia y Ortopedia de adulto de la Universidad de la Republica. Uruguay.

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Published
2017-11-13
How to Cite
Curbelo Nova, P. C., & Casales, N. (2017). Elbow luxation associated with external condyle and radiohead fracture, case presentation and revision. Revista De La Asociación Argentina De Ortopedia Y Traumatología, 82(4), 312-316. https://doi.org/10.15417/667
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Case Presentations

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