Complex elbow dislocation with ipsilateral segmental fracture of radius and ulna in a young boy: A complex injury with multiple fractures

Authors

  • Suraj Bajracharya BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • M P Singh BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • G K Singh BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • P Nepal BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.453

Abstract

Complex elbow dislocation1 (fracture of lateral condyle and avulsion fracture of medial epicondyle)
with ipsilateral segmental fracture of radius and ulna without distal neurovascular deficit following
machinery rolling belt injury in a 14 years boy presenting to emergency room of BP Koirala
Institute of Health Sciences, is reported due to its complex nature of injury and good outcome after
adequate follow up. The literature is reviewed for complex elbow dislocation to show its rarity.

Key Words: Complex dislocation, elbow joint, segmental fracture.

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Published

2007-01-01

How to Cite

Bajracharya, S., Singh, M. P., Singh, G. K., & Nepal, P. (2007). Complex elbow dislocation with ipsilateral segmental fracture of radius and ulna in a young boy: A complex injury with multiple fractures. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 46(165). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.453

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 165 (2007)

Section

Case Reports

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