Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Apr 2008)

Posterolateral Elbow Dislocation with Ipsilateral Radial and Ulnar Diaphyseal Fractures: A Case Report

  • O Kose,
  • MO Durakbasa,
  • NC Islam

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900801600129
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16

Abstract

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Elbow dislocation associated with both ipsilateral radial and ulnar shaft fractures is a rare pattern of injury, although it is common for elbow dislocation and forearm fractures to occur separately. We report a case of an 80-year-old woman who had a posterolateral elbow dislocation and ipsilateral radial and ulnar shaft fractures and underwent closed reduction and plate fixation. She had an excellent outcome after 22 months of follow-up.